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  • The Short Story of Contemporary Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques

    The Short Story of Contemporary Art by Hodge, Susie;

    A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques

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    Estimated delivery time: In stock at the publisher, but not at Prospero's office. Delivery time approx. 3-5 weeks.
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    Product details:

    • Publisher Orion
    • Date of Publication 10 July 2025

    • ISBN 9781399618731
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages224 pages
    • Size 212x150x22 mm
    • Weight 580 g
    • Language English
    • Illustrations 115 colour images
    • 787

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    Long description:

    The Short Story of Contemporary Art is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period, from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge.

    This fascinating pocket guide explains the how, why and when of contemporary art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter.

    Simply constructed, the book explores 40 key works - from the iconic sculpture of Barbara Hepworth to the street art of Keith Haring and the performance pieces of Marina Abramović - and links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, The Short Story of Contemporary Art reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of contemporary art.

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