As public interest in modern art continues to grow; as witnessed by the spectacular success of Tate Modern and the Bilbao Guggenheim; there is a real need for a book that will engage general readers; offering them not only information and ideas about modern art; but also explaining its contemporary relevance and history. This book achieves all this and focuses on interrogating the idea of modern art by asking such questions as: What has made a work of artqualify as modern (or fail to)? How has this selection been made? What is the relationship between modern and contemporary art? Is postmodernist art no longer modern; or just no longer modernist - in either case; why; and what does this claim mean; both for art and the idea of the modern?Cottington examines many key aspects of this subject; including the issue of controversy in modern art; from Manets Dejeuner sur LHerbe (1863) to Picassos Les Demoiselles; and Tracey Emins Bed; (1999); and the role of the dealer from the main Cubist art dealer Kahnweiler to Charles Saatchi.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts; analysis; perspective; new ideas; and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Maria E.Enjoying the book; the drawings are awesome. Thank you.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. chinese designs and motifsBy BootsI have not yet seen this book but I am sure it is going to be a great one.My mom even said she liked it.