Description
The Books That Shaped Art History provides an invaluable roadmap of the field by reassessing the impact of the most important texts of art history published during the 20th century. Each of the sixteen incisive chapters, focusing on a single book, is written by a leading art historian, curator or one of the promising scholars of today. In bringing these cross-generational contributions together, the book presents a varied and invaluable overview of the history of art, told through its most enduring literature. Each essay - with writers including John Elderfield, Boris Groys, Susie Nash and Richard Verdi - analyses a single major work, mapping the intellectual development of its author, setting out the premises and argument of the book, discussing its position within the field of art history, and looking at its significance in the context both of its initial reception and its legacy. Enlivening debates and questioning the very status of art history itself, this is a concise and brilliant study of the discipline and an invaluable resource for anyone interested in visual culture and its histories.
The essential roadmap to the ideas and debates that have formed the history of art, told through the key books published over the course of the 20th century
About the Author
Richard Shone is a British art historian and art critic specializing in British modern art. John-Paul Stonard, writes regularly for Artforum, Times Literary Supplement and the Burlington Magazine.
Reviews
'A thrilling account of the history of art in the 20th century ... an expertly guided tour along a rather marvellous scenic route' - Guardian
'A pageant of influential art historians of the twentieth century ... if you are keen on art history and like parades, you will love this book ... the essays are models of intelligent compression and lively instruction ... this fascinating collection is worth reading for many reasons' - RA Magazine
'A wonderful book that will be enjoyed by all who have a deep interest in the practice of art history' - Cassone
Book Information
ISBN 9780500293027
Author Richard Shone
Format Paperback
Page Count 268
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 520g
The essential roadmap to the ideas and debates that have formed the history of art, told through the key books published over the course of the 20th century
About the Author
Richard Shone is a British art historian and art critic specializing in British modern art. John-Paul Stonard, writes regularly for Artforum, Times Literary Supplement and the Burlington Magazine.
Reviews
'A thrilling account of the history of art in the 20th century ... an expertly guided tour along a rather marvellous scenic route' - Guardian
'A pageant of influential art historians of the twentieth century ... if you are keen on art history and like parades, you will love this book ... the essays are models of intelligent compression and lively instruction ... this fascinating collection is worth reading for many reasons' - RA Magazine
'A wonderful book that will be enjoyed by all who have a deep interest in the practice of art history' - Cassone
Book Information
ISBN 9780500293027
Author Richard Shone
Format Paperback
Page Count 268
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 520g
