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The shock of the new

The shock of the new

Robert Hughes - Art - 1991 - 444 pages
A beautifully illustrated hundred-year history of modern art, from cubism to pop and avant-guard. More than 250 color photos.
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Let's see: writings on art from the New Yorker

Let's see: writings on art from the New Yorker

Peter Schjeldahl - Art - 2008 - 256 pages
An assembly of top articles by a distinguished New Yorker art critic shares his lighthearted perspectives on an array of topics, from art history and the role of nationalism in ...
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American visions: the epic history of art in America

American visions: the epic history of art in America

Robert Hughes - Art - 1997 - 635 pages
The companion volume to a eight-part, PBS series traces the history of art in America, from the early works of Native Americans, through its richly varied evolution, to the ...
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Art since 1940: strategies of being
Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History

Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History

Robert Hughes - History - 2012 - 498 pages
Presents a history of the Roman empire that provides coverage of an extensive range of topics from its government and architecture to its influence on culture and politics ...
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How to read a modern painting: understanding and enjoying the modern masters

How to read a modern painting: understanding and enjoying the modern masters

Jon Thompson - Art - 2006 - 400 pages
Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating for the casual observer to comprehend. In this accessible ...
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The portable Van Gogh

The portable Van Gogh

Robert Hughes - Art - 2002 - 430 pages
A hand-held guide to Matisse summarizes his stunning career and his artistic genius in a concise, portable guide that is easily carried from one museum to the next. Original.
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A jerk on one end: reflections of a mediocre fisherman
The triumph of modernism: the art world, 1987-2005

The triumph of modernism: the art world, 1987-2005

Hilton Kramer - 2006 - 368 pages
The great authority and historical undergirding of Hilton Kramer's art criticism are on abundant display in this first collection of his pieces to appear in twenty years. The ...
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Air guitar: essays on art & democracy

Air guitar: essays on art & democracy

Dave Hickey - Political Science - 1997 - 215 pages
Essays explore the influence of art in twentieth-century American culture, including jazz, basketball, professional wrestling, magic, gambling, entrepreneurship, series ...
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