Description
Book SynopsisAn updated edition of the pocket-sized guide to the 'isms' of modern art. This is a handy guide to the art 'isms' of the modern day. From Impressionism and the birth of modern art to street art and Internationalism of the 21st century, it gives you a practical introduction to all the significant 'isms' that have shaped modern art history. For each 'ism', there is a clear definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, key words, and leading works from the movement, as well as references to other 'isms' that you might be interested in. This new edition of the original bestselling title now includes four brand new chapters covering Archive Art, Neo-Formalism, Post-Internet Art and Virtual Reality. This book is a must for anyone with an interest in modern art - whether you are an occasional visitor to galleries, an art student or art connoisseur.
Trade ReviewThis publication is well-suited for the art enthusiast and would make an ideal travel companion for gallery or museum visits. Its strenth lies in its ability to illustrate the connections between various movements. -- Amelia Nelson, Public Services Librarian, Spencer Art Reference Library * ARLIS North America *
Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book
The Birth of Modern Art Impressionism Neo-Impressionism Symbolism Synthetism Post-Impressionism Secessionism
Early 20th Century Modernism Fauvism Expressionism Primitivism Cubism Futurism Orphism Rayonism Vorticism Suprematism Constructivism Dadaism Neo-Plasticism Bauhaus Precisionism School of Paris Neue Sachlichkeit Surrealism Social Realism Concrete Art
Mid 20th Century Existentialism Tachism Abstract Expressionism Kitchen Sink Realism Kineticism Neo-Dadaism New Realism Pop Art Op Art Post-Painterly Abstraction Minimalism Conceptualism Performance Art Fluxus Process Art Arte Povera Land Art Video Art
Late 20th Century Postmodernism Photorealism School of London Neo-Expressionism Neo-Pop New British Sculpture Sensationalism Installationism
21st Century Art Interventionism Street Art Internationalism Archive Art Neo-Formalism Post-Internet Art Virtual Reality Glossary of Artists Glossary of Useful Terms Chronology of Isms List of Museums to Visit Credits Index
