The Arts: A History of Expression in the Late 20th Century (Harrap's illustrated history of the 20th century) - Hardcover

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The Arts: A History of Expression in the 20th Century is the fifth volume to appear in this new series. It offers for the general reader and the student a clear account of the major developments in all the main fields of modern art, throughout the century and around the world. It is richly illustrated with paintings and sculptures - photographs of works both familiar and unfamiliar. Ronald Tamplin provides a unique, intelligent and highly accessible account of the bewildering trends of a century when styles and tastes have been turned upside down again and again.
Over 300 illustrations, many in full colour.
Coverage includes paintings, sculpture, architecture, film, literature, music and dance, from the West, the East and the Third World.
Places the history of modern art in the context of major political, social and intellectual developments.
Special feature spreads cover major artists, art movements, and the context of much modern art.
Includes thorough chronological tables, listings and diagrammatic coverage of the major trends in the art market since 1900.
Biographies of almost 200 major figures complete the book.

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