A Concise History Of Modern Painting (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166119003)

A Concise History of Modern Painting by Herbert Read is a comprehensive overview of the evolution of painting from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The book covers the major movements and styles of the period, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. Read provides insightful analysis of the work of key artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Braque, Duchamp, Dali, and Pollock, among others. The book also explores the cultural and social context of modern painting, including the impact of World War I and II, the rise of industrialization, and the changing role of art in society. With its clear and concise writing style, A Concise History of Modern Painting is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herbert Read
ISBN-10: 1166119009
ISBN-13: 9781166119003
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 382
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d