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The Shock of the New - Robert Hughes
The Shock of the New
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A beautifully illustrated hundred-year history of modern art, from cubism to pop and avant-guard. More than 250 color photos.
A beautifully illustrated hundred-year history of modern art, from cubism to pop and avant-guard. More than 250 color photos.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780679728764 (0679728767)
Publisher: Knopf
Pages no: 448
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction, History, Literature, Criticism, 20th Century, Art, Culture, Philosophy, Art History
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shell pebble
shell pebble rated it
5.0 Rebels, Wars and Revolutions: Art in the Twentieth Century
text Rebels, Wars and Revolutions: Art in the Twentieth Century
Hughes' opinionated and politically charged biography of modern art and its dialogue with a culture in turmoil is always on the side of the radical against the status quo. He is harshly critical of the academy and establishment, and of regressive regimes, movements and critiques. He hates oppression...
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Linhtalinhtinh
Linhtalinhtinh rated it
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Incredibly well-written, though not my personal favorite. To tell the truth, I'm not a big fan of modern art, but this book manages to pique my little interest.
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