A Concise History of Modern Painting

A Concise History of Modern Painting is a book written by Herbert Read that provides a comprehensive overview of the development of painting from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The book is divided into six chapters that cover different periods and movements in modern art, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Dadaism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism.The author begins by discussing the impact of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism on the art world, particularly in France. He then moves on to explore the emergence of Fauvism and the influence of African art on the movement. The subsequent chapters focus on Cubism, Futurism, Dadaism, and Surrealism, with Read examining the key artists and works associated with each movement.The final chapter of the book is devoted to Abstract Expressionism, which the author sees as the culmination of the modernist tradition in painting. He discusses the work of artists such as Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Mark Rothko, and explores the philosophical and cultural context that gave rise to this movement.Throughout the book, Read provides insightful analysis and interpretation of the artworks discussed, as well as a broader historical and cultural context for understanding the development of modern painting. The book is illustrated with numerous images of paintings, allowing readers to see the works discussed in detail. Overall, A Concise History of Modern Painting is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of modern art.This is a new release of the original 1959 edition.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.