Art Since 1980: Charting the Contemporary - Softcover

"The writing is clear, artists are well chosen, and the chapter organization is logical. . . . The author strikes an admirable balance between a social history of institutions and contexts, and attention to individual aesthetic choices." -Bill Anthes, Pitzer College "A quite complete and detailed survey of contemporary art, that . . . goes into substantial detail on a number of world contemporary artists." -Ellen Hoobler, Columbia University "A good overview of late twentieth-century art, organized thematically and built of short discussions of individual artists. The way that the text is primarily organized around short discussions of individual artists or organizations is effective." -Sarah Hollenberg, University of Utah "Excellent research; great insights and surprisingly comprehensive." -Doreen Maloney, University of Kentucky

Examines contemporary art from its roots to the present day Art Since 1980: Charting the Contemporary presents a chronological survey from the late 20th century into the early 21st century. This title is built around short discussions on individual artists. Author Peter Kalb maintains a balance between a social history of institutions and contexts, and attention to individual aesthetic choices. Works cited come from these fields: painting, photography, and sculpture, plus installation, performance, and video art.