100 Ideas that Changed Art

Author:   Michael Bird
Publisher:   Orion Publishing Co
ISBN:  

9781856697958


Pages:   216
Publication Date:   08 October 2012
Replaced By:   9781786273888
Format:   Paperback
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100 Ideas that Changed Art


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From the earliest cave paintings through to the internet and street art, this inspiring book chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art. Arranged in broadly chronological order, it provides a unique and compelling take on the history of art. The book shows how developments in materials (oil paint, plastics, paint in tubes) and technology (paper, photography, welding) have radically changed the way that art is produced. But these changes run parallel with influences from wider culture such as the study of optics and anatomy and more conceptual concerns such as chance and ephemerality. Each entry explores when an idea first evolved and how it has resurfaced in the work of different artists up to the present day. Lavishly illustrated with historical masterpieces and packed with fascinating contemporary examples, this is an inspirational and wholly original guide to understanding the forces that have shaped world art.

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Author:   Michael Bird
Publisher:   Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:   Laurence King Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.900kg
ISBN:  

9781856697958


ISBN 10:   1856697959
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   08 October 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9781786273888
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Michael Bird has written a book that caters to every sort of art lover, from novice art historian to seasoned museum-goer...100 Ideas That Changed Art is a must-read for any art enthusiast. - The MIT Tech


.. .a succinct account of the most influential developments in the history of art. - Maria Popova, Brainpickings


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Michael Bird is a writer, art historian and broadcaster. His recent books include Sandra Blow (2005), The St Ives Artists: A Biography of Place and Time (2008) and Bryan Wynter (2010). He has published many essays and articles on modern and contemporary art and lectures widely. He is currently Visiting Lecturer at University College Falmouth.

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