Modern Art: Art Essentials Series: 2

This is a fascinating and inspiring guide to western modern art over the last century and a half.After a brief introduction, the 68 styles, schools and movements are divided into 5 sections: 'Rise Of The Avant-Garde:1860-1900'; 'Modernism For A Modern World:1900-18'; 'Search For A New Order:1918-45'; 'A New Disorder:1945-65' & 'Beyond The Avant-Garde:1965-Today'.Amy Dempsey's well-written and accessible book with 90 colour illustrations is an ideal introduction to the often daunting world of modern art.