The 20th Century Art Book

An A-Z of the most important artists of the twentieth century in a new convenient 'midi' format A complement to the landmark Art Book, this volume is an accessible guide to the art of the 20th century Showcases 500 artists in alphabetical order, placing early stars like Monet, Picasso and Dalí alongside the most innovative contemporary artists Documents the myriad new media utilized by artists – from oil and collage to sculpture and readymades to installation and video Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate and a biographical text that both explains the image and introduces its creator Easy to use, cross-references make connections between artists, while a glossary defines terms and artistic movements, and an international directory of museums and galleries helps readers to encounter the art face to face This midi format is the perfect companion to the original hardback edition and the compact mini format, offering all the visual impact of the original edition and the Affordability and portablity of the mini format