The Story of Modern Art


One of the most readable and intelligent introductions to modern art.


Norbert Lynton


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Overview
  • Firmly established as one of the most readable and intelligent introductions to modern art
  • Explores artwork of the 20th century, and examines the motives behind the main developments of the last 100 years
  • Provides information and biographical details about some 200 artists, along with a wealth of illustrations
  • Aims to help the reader form a relaxed and sympathetic relationship to art



In The Press
'Likely to stand as the best account of its period.' (Art Review)


About the author(s)
Norbert Lynton is a distinguished art historian, lecturer, teacher and critic. From 1975 to 1989 he was Professor of the History of Art at the University of Sussex. He is the author of Ben Nicholson, also published by Phaidon.


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