Styles, Schools and Movements offers a clear and lively guide to the movements in modern art. A unique visual map of the whole period in the form of an eight page fold-out is followed by articles on 100 of the most significant movements of the modern period, with briefer entries on 200 more. To bring out the interconnections and patterns of influence, the articles are arranged in chronological order, divided into five major periods. The articles crisply narrate the rise and impact of each style, the locale and historical background, the work and lives of the leading figures, the manifestos and the exhibitions, the judgments of the critics and the delight or outrage of the general public. The ideas behind the styles are discussed, and each article is supplemented by suggestions for further reading and where to see major collections of the art works. Special emphasis is given to the illustrations, many of which are in colour, which show what standard dictionary entries often fail to, the distinctive visual features of the art itself. Arranged with plentiful cross references, the texts and illustrations allow the reader to trace fascinating patterns of influence and reaction - across time, place and media - through the whole period. 1860-1900: Rise of the Avant Gardes; 1900-1918: Modernisms for a Modern World; 1918-1945: The Search for a New Order; 1945-1960: A New Disorder 1960-2000: Beyond the Avant Gardes; 200 Key Styles: A Dictionary
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All major and minor movements are mentioned in this very comprehensive guide, which could easily become a standard. -- Library Journal
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Amy Dempsey studied under Rosalind Krauss in New York, and received her PhD from the Courtauld Institute of Art. Most recently, she has worked for Tate Modern.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Good book to have if you are an art student,
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This review is from: Styles, Schools and Movements: The Essential Encyclopaedic Guide to Modern Art (Paperback)
I purchased this book as a extra study guide to go along with my Oil-painting class. This book was very helpful in supplying a large amount of information on many artististic movements that have occurred through out history. The only draw back to this book is I wish it had more pictures having to do with each movement, it only supplies one for each movement or for each artist who was considered the foremost authority in this movement.Beside that the book is very helpful and resourceful.
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Exceptional Art Book!,
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This review is from: Styles, Schools and Movements: The Essential Encyclopaedic Guide to Modern Art (Paperback)
I feel obligated to write the review for this book since it is so good... The great thing about this book is how many distinct art movements are defined here (hundreds)... Each synopsis provides a summary of each style, blending in the history and players - sometimes including some social ideals or philosophies behind the movements. Superb! I first assumed i would just browse the descriptions as a reference - after seeing how insightful the text was, i read the whole thing through... very rewarding... Quality of the book/binding/color/layout is very good... Even though there is 1 or more examples for each style, it would have been nice if there were a few more, however, a minor point considering how refreshing and well done this book is...
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Systematic and motivating,
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A guide easy to handle, clear in concepts, and packed with information relvant to students. The selction of pictures is very relevant.
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