Modern Art

The first in a new series of essential introductions to art, Modern Art guides the reader through individual movements from Impressionism to Conceptual Art, situated within five broader chronological eras. Starting with Impressionism in 1860, art historian Amy Dempsey explains the essentials of Modernism, the postwar New Disorder, and beyond.


Carefully arranged material explores seventy essential topics of modern art in a practical and easy-to-navigate structure. Each boldly designed topic feature includes a clear definition; a list of key artists, attributes, media, and collections; and expertly curated illustrations with explanatory captions. A reference section includes a useful glossary of modern art terms. 

Primul dintr-o noua serie de introduceri esentiale la arta, Arta Moderna ghideaza cititorul prin miscari individuale de la impresionism la arta conceptuala, situate in cinci epoci cronologice mai largi. Incepand cu impresionismul din 1860, istoricul de arta Amy Dempsey explica elementele esentiale ale modernismului, Noua tulburare postbelica si nu numai.