Description
Discover the breathtaking exploration of modern and contemporary art with '100 Years 100 Artworks.' This brand new hardback book, published on April 19, 2019, presents an extraordinary collection of 224 pages, showcasing one significant artwork from each year over the past century. Authored by Agnes Berecz, this unique volume takes readers on a year-by-year journey through pivotal artistic movements and styles, from Marcel Duchamp’s playful L.H.O.O.Q. in 1919 to groundbreaking pieces by contemporary maestros like Ai Weiwei and Kara Walker. Each artwork is brilliantly reproduced on double-page spreads, accompanied by insightful texts that illuminate the context and significance of each piece. This engaging overview not only reflects stylistic trends but also highlights historic events and technological innovations that have shaped art history. Perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in the evolution of visual arts, this compendium effortlessly combines education with aesthetic enjoyment. With its thoughtfully curated selection, '100 Years 100 Artworks' guarantees to both satisfy and surprise art lovers, making it a must-have addition to any art book collection. Enjoy swift delivery from New Zealand's own Smartfox, ensuring no unexpected import charges or duties while you immerse yourself in this artistic treasure.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm
Pages: 224
Bind: hardback
Author: Agnes Berecz Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 19-04-2019
This dazzling book showcases the history of modern and contemporary art using one hundred of the most significant artworks— one per year—of the past 100 years. Starting with Marcel Duchamp’s 1919 whimsical, brilliant L.H.O.O.Q., this compendium offers a year-by-year tour of iconic paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations, and performance pieces from all over the world. The works are carefully selected to showcase a diverse range of artists. Read from cover to cover, this volume offers an evocative summary of stylistic trends, historic events, and technological innovations that changed art over the past 100 years. Opening the book to any random page will illuminate a singular perspective and aesthetic delight. Each work is impeccably reproduced and presented in double-page spreads alongside informative and engaging texts. From Georgia O’Keeffe and Man Ray to Kara Walker and Ai Weiwei, this unique survey will both satisfy and surprise art lovers everywhere.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm
Pages: 224
Bind: hardback
Author: Agnes Berecz Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 19-04-2019
This dazzling book showcases the history of modern and contemporary art using one hundred of the most significant artworks— one per year—of the past 100 years. Starting with Marcel Duchamp’s 1919 whimsical, brilliant L.H.O.O.Q., this compendium offers a year-by-year tour of iconic paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations, and performance pieces from all over the world. The works are carefully selected to showcase a diverse range of artists. Read from cover to cover, this volume offers an evocative summary of stylistic trends, historic events, and technological innovations that changed art over the past 100 years. Opening the book to any random page will illuminate a singular perspective and aesthetic delight. Each work is impeccably reproduced and presented in double-page spreads alongside informative and engaging texts. From Georgia O’Keeffe and Man Ray to Kara Walker and Ai Weiwei, this unique survey will both satisfy and surprise art lovers everywhere.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.