Description

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This pocket guide to the fundamental movements, themes, and techniques of Western art is accessible, concise, and stuffed with illustrations. Including an introduction on the most important artistic contributions, from the cave paintings in Lascaux to contemporary installations, this book demystifies the artistic jargon and provides readers with both an understanding and enjoyment of art.

About the Author

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Susie Hodge is an art historian and artist. She is the bestselling author of numerous books, among them 50 Art Ideas, How to Survive Modern Art, Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art Explained, and 50 Art Nouveau Works of Art You Should Know.