100 Ideas that Changed Art
Author | : Michael Bird |
Publisher | : Laurence King Publishing |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2019-08-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 1786273888 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781786273888 |
Rating | : 4/5 (888 Downloads) |
Download or read book 100 Ideas that Changed Art written by Michael Bird and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest cave paintings through to the internet and street art, this inspiring book chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art. Arranged in broadly chronological order, it provides a source of inspiration and a fascinating resource for the general reader to dip into. The book shows how developments in materials and technology have radically changed the way that art is produced. Each entry explores when an idea first evolved and how it has resurfaced in the work of different artists up to the present day. Illustrated with historical masterpieces and packed with fascinating contemporary examples, this is an inspirational and wholly original guide to understanding the forces that have shaped world art.