History of Modern Art is a study book written by H. Arnason, available in digital and print formats. This comprehensive overview covers the development of modern art from the mid-19th century to the present, with attention to painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture. The book focuses on analyzing artworks within their social context and is suitable for students and professionals who want to gain insight into modern art movements.
Learning objectives
After studying, readers can:
- Understand the origins and evolution of modern art
- Analyze artworks using formal and contextual elements
- Recognize the influence of social circumstances on art production
Product specifications
- Author: H. Arnason
- Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
- Imprint: Pearson
- Publication date: 2013-03-06
- Number of pages: 832
- ISBN: 9780205259472
- Theme: History of art
- BISAC: ART / History / General
About the author
Elizabeth C. Mansfield is Vice President for Scholarly Programs at the National Humanities Center and author of a wide range of publications on modern European art and art historiography. The renowned H.H. Arnason was a distinguished art historian and museum director who, among other roles, worked at the Solomon Guggenheim Museum in New York.