The Shock of the New

The Shock of the New Art and the Century of Change

Updated and enl Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This legendary book has been universally hailed as the best, the most readable and the most provocative account of modern art ever written.

Through each of the thematic chapters Hughes keeps his story grounded in the history of the 20th century, demonstrating how modernism sought to describe the experience of that era and showing how for many key art movements this was a task of vital importance.

The way in which Hughes brings that vitality and immediacy back through the well-chosen example and well-turned phrase is the heart of this book's success.

Book information

ISBN: 9780500275825
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Imprint: Thames and Hudson
Pub date:
Edition: Updated and enl Edition
DEWEY: 709.04
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 444
Weight: 1640g
Height: 275mm
Width: 203mm
Spine width: 31mm