""A Concise History of Modern Painting"" by Herbert Read is a comprehensive guide to the development of modern painting from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. The book covers the major art movements of the period, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. Read provides insightful analyses of the key artists and their works, exploring their techniques, themes, and influences. He also examines the social and political contexts in which the artists worked, discussing how their art reflected and responded to the changing world around them. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal introduction to modern art for students, art enthusiasts, and general readers alike. It is illustrated with over 200 black and white images, including reproductions of some of the most iconic paintings of the period. Overall, ""A Concise History of Modern Painting"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of modern art and the artists who shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
