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  1. Art in the modern era : a guide to styles, schools & movements, 1860 to the present

    Dempsey, Amy.
    New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2002.

    This superb, clearly organized guide to art from 1860 to the present is without peer -- it is the key to understanding more than a century of dynamic change, from Impressionism to the Digital Age. The 300 schools and movements discussed provide an introduction to the major developments in Western painting, sculpture, architecture, and design during one of the most exciting periods in art history. Who, where, when, how, and why? -- these are the essential questions answered in the 100 main entries that make up the heart of the book. A foldout illustrated time line shows at a glance how modern and contemporary art evolved. Whether for reference, fresh exploration, or pure pleasure, this authoritative, unusually accessible book is a supremely valuable resource for anyone interested in art.

  2. Styles, schools and movements : the essential encyclopaedic guide to modern art

    Dempsey, Amy, 1963-
    2nd ed., New and expanded ed. - London : Thames & Hudson, 2010.

    'Styles, Schools and Movements' offers a clear and lively guide to the movements in modern art. A visual map of the whole period in the form of an 8 page fold-out is followed by articles on 100 of the most significant movements of the modern period."Styles, Schools and Movements" is the bestselling guide to the major modern developments in Western painting, sculpture, architecture and design. This new edition includes three new chapters on Art Photography, Destination Art and Design Art as well as thorough updates and revisions throughout. A foldout timeline shows at a glance how the evolution of art corresponds with historical events, providing a thorough overview of the whole period. Listings of major international collections and carefully selected suggestions for further reading are given for all the main entries, and the comprehensive index features over 1,000 artists, architects, designers, impresarios, critics, collectors and champions of modern art.

  3. Destination art

    Dempsey, Amy, 1963-
    Rev. and expanded ed. - London : Thames & Hudson, 2011.

    First published in 2006, "Destination Art" remains the only illustrated guide to modern and contemporary art sites outside the confines of museums and galleries. Revised and updated in paperback, the book profiles more than 200 of the most important contemporary art sites around the world, including four new sites in Tennessee, Norway, China and Scotland. From massive land and environmental works to extensive sculpture parks, some of the most crucial and popular international artists are profiled, from Henri Matisse, Anoni Gaudi and Constantin Brancusi to James Turrell, Antony Gormley and Olafur Eliasson.

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