The story of modern art begins with a revolution-when the realists started rejecting romanticism in favor of depicting life as it really was. Since that movement began in the mid-19th- century, painters have been rebelling, rethinking, deconstructing, and challenging notions of what art is. Filled with stunning reproductions of some of the world's greatest masterpieces, this reference book offers a chronological journey through artistic revolutions. Each movement is presented in a series of informative presentations-a concise definition and description; full-page and smaller detailed color illustrations; and in-depth profiles of the artists crucial to the style's development. Covering a wide range of movements both familiar and obscure, this accessible and informative volume is a perfect introduction for readers interested in art's constantly evolving story.

About the Author
ROSALIND ORMISTON is an art and architectural historian.

Reviews
"This overview is a great introduction and will give any art collector or student a better understanding of late 19th-century and 20th-century art." --Maine Antique Digest



Book Information
ISBN 9783791384573
Author Rosalind Ormiston
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Prestel
Publisher Prestel