Morley, Simon
Modern Painting: A Concise History (World of Art)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500204894
- author:
- Morley, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 15 centimetres (0.65 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A concise history of modern painting offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of this medium. Simon Morley's study places the foundation of modern art at the emergence of Romanticism and the dawn of the industrial age, rather than the traditional starting point of the 1959 classic. This approach provides a broader context for understanding the artists and movements featured, from stylistic and historical to geographical and gender and ethnic frames. Generously illustrated, the book explores the global and diverse range of artists, including William Blake, Édouard Manet, and Kehinde Wiley. The guide is structured chronologically by period, with individual artists and movements discussed within a broader context. This approach allows for a nuanced understanding of the artists and their works, as well as the themes and ideas that recur throughout the chapters. The book also includes an Appendix with questions to consider when reevaluating the artists and ideas discussed, providing a contemporary perspective. With its global and diverse range of artists, this concise history of modern painting is a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the complexities of this medium.
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