{"product_id":"the-short-story-of-contemporary-art-a-pocket-guide-to-key-movements-works-themes-techniques-9781399618731","title":"The Short Story of Contemporary Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes \u0026 Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Susie Hodge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Orion Publishing Co\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History - 20th \u0026amp; 21st Century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Short Story of Contemporary Art\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period, from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This fascinating pocket guide explains the how, why and when of contemporary art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Simply constructed, the book explores 40 key works - from the iconic sculpture of Barbara Hepworth to the street art of Keith Haring and the performance pieces of Marina Abramovic - and links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, \u003ci\u003eThe Short Story of Contemporary Art\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of contemporary art.","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45848560500887,"sku":"9781399618731","price":1762.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781399618731.webp?v=1768603018","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-short-story-of-contemporary-art-a-pocket-guide-to-key-movements-works-themes-techniques-9781399618731","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}