The Shock of the New

Art and the Century of Change

Robert Hughes

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Thames & Hudson
01 July 1991

Art & Architecture; Theory of art; History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -

This authoritative, lively book, based on the BBC Time-Life television series, provides a comprehensive survey of the birth and development of modern art and an updated discussion of the European and American art movements in the 70s and 80s, including minimalist and public art, 70s American painting, German Neo-Expressionism, art by women, and environmental art. The Future that Was, the final chapter, is completely rewritten and updated. 75 per cent of the 275 illustrations in the revised edition are in 4-color.

By: Robert Hughes
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 202mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 1.630kg
ISBN: 9780500275825
ISBN 10: 0500275823
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 01 July 1991
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Shock of the New: Art and the Century of Change

When it first appeared Robert Hughes's book was hailed as 'probably the best introduction to modern art available to the general reader', and the years that followed have established it as a classic. This edition brings us into the 1990s and confronts art with a powerful challenge for its future. It combines style and wit, anecdote and scholarship to encourage you to look at art with new eyes. (Kirkus UK)