• The cover is split diagonally. The top left section is a black and white photo of a man pouring paint on a canvas on the floor. The bottom right section is a spring green. The title is in the centre in white capital letters.
  • A two page spread from inside the book. On the left is text about Caravaggio committing murder. The right page is a painting by him of a young man holding a decapitated head.
  • A two page spread from inside the book. On the left is text about Paul Gauguin’s travels. The right page is a painting by him of a young woman in a blue dress with a yellow and red background.
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Key Moments in Art (Art Essentials)

Key Moments in Art (Art Essentials)

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Key Moments in Art describes fifty pivotal moments – some famous, others unfamiliar – from the Renaissance to the present day. Vivid, colourful vignettes capture the excitement of their times: when Michelangelo’s David or Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain were unveiled for the first time; when chance meetings have spurred artists to create compelling new styles, such as Impressionism or Pop Art; or when exhibitions have caused a public sensation.

Lee Cheshire's storytelling approach is both entertaining and easy to remember. He celebrates artistic ingenuity and collaboration, but does not shy away from the arguments, fights and lawsuits that have dogged art’s often-turbulent course. A reference section includes an invaluable glossary of art terms.


Small, smart, essential

For all those who enjoy art and want to find out more, Art Essentials are the perfect companions to give you all the background knowledge you need for your enjoyment and understanding, whether you're an avid gallery-goer, an armchair enthusiast or a curious observer.

 

Author: Lee Cheshire

Format: Paperback

Size: 13.8 x 21.6 cm, 176 pages

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

ISBN: 9780500293621

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