Synopsis
For a course on Contemporary Art. Offering a critical perspective-rather than a traditional survey, this provocative text explores the art of the last twenty years-the latter 1970s, the 1980s, and the first half of the 1990s-in both a thematic and chronological fashion. Using an engaging and approachable style-and an abundance of color illustrations, it takes a long look at dominant tendencies in contemporary art in the United States, Western and Eastern Europe, and Russia-and provides a series of challenging view points on the most advanced art forms, themes, and issues.
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From the Publisher
Offering a critical perspective -- rather than a traditional survey, this provocative text explores the art of the last twenty years -- the latter 1970s, the 1980s, and the first half of the 1990s -- in both a thematic and chronological fashion. Using an engaging and approachable style -- and an abundance of color illustrations, it takes a long look at dominant tendencies in contemporary art in the United States, Western and Eastern Europe, and Russia -- and provides a series of challenging view points on the most advanced art forms, themes, and issues.
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Key Benefit: Offering a critical perspective — rather than a traditional survey, this provocative book explores the art of the last twenty years — the latter 1970s, the 1980s, and the first half of the 1990s — in both a thematic and chronological fashion. Key Topics: Using an engaging and approachable style — and an abundance of color illustrations, it takes a long look at dominant tendencies in contemporary art in the United States, Western and Eastern Europe, and Russia — and provides a series of challenging view points on the most advanced art forms, themes, and issues.
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