The 20th century art book by phaidon press

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Covering the international nature of the modern art scene. A complement to the landmark the art book, the 21st century art book is an accessible guide to best contemporary art made since 2000. Global in scope, the book features work from 50 countries across a variety of mediums, from painting, drawing, and sculpture to digital art, video installation, and performance. The real in the 20th century, tate publishing, 2003.

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Now available in a new convenient format, this book is an accessible guide to the art of the twentieth century. In the spring of 1999, the miniature version of the book appeared, and thanks to its handy size and accessible format, has proved every bit as successful as the original edition. Celebrated works are shown alongside future classics. A complement to the landmark the art book it showcases 500 artists in alphabetical order, placing early stars like monet, picasso and dali alongside the most innovative contemporary artists and documenting the myriad new media used by artists, from oil to sculpture, from readymades.

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