Picture This Century: Introduction to Twentieth Century Art - Tapa dura

In this introduction to 20th-century Western art, the author discusses the most influential art movements, such as Fauvism, Cubism and Abstract Expressionism and also shows how certain subjects, for example industry, war and the role of women in society, have preoccupied many artists this century. The author explains how to interpret and appreciate a variety of works of art, including examples of sculpture and photography, as well as paintings. Famous painters such as Picasso and Matisse are represented alongside living artists such as Sonia Boyce and Leon Golub. The author also wrote "Bodylines: The Human Figure in Art" and "Myths and Legends: Paintings in the National Gallery".