20th Century Artbook

The 20th Century Art Book was hailed upon its release as an exciting celebration of the myriad forms assumed by art over the last century. Complementing the phenomenally successful Art Book, and most recently The American Art Book, it presents a new and original way of bringing art alive. Covering the truly international nature of the modern art scene, it encompasses established, iconic works of art and the classics of the future. Five hundred artists are placed in alphabetical order, each represented by a full-page colour plate of a definitive work and an incisive text which sheds light on both image and creator. This book is above all easy to use: cross-references help the reader make connections between artists; there is a jargon-free glossary of artistic terms and movements; and an international directory of museums and galleries lists the works on view to the public. Ideal for those approaching the subject for the first time, it is a fun and unintimidating look at the ever-expanding boundaries of art.Reviews of the original edition: 'Serves as a stimulus for the uninitiated and initiated alike.' (World of Interiors) 'Demystifies the art of this century. A useful basic reference book, it chronicles every artist you could ever need to know about in an easy to use A-Z format.' (Elle Decoration) 'This superbly illustrated, alphabetically arranged celebration of 500 modern artists is a model of its kind.' (The Times) 'One of the most complete representations of this century's art to hit the shelves in years.' (amazon.com)