A Concise History Of Modern Painting

""A Concise History of Modern Painting"" by Herbert Read is a comprehensive overview of the development of modern painting from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. The book is organized chronologically and covers the major movements and artists of the period, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Expressionism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. Read provides insightful commentary on each movement and artist, discussing their techniques, styles, and contributions to the evolution of modern painting. The book also includes a selection of color plates and black-and-white illustrations, allowing readers to see examples of the artwork being discussed. Overall, ""A Concise History of Modern Painting"" is an excellent resource for art students, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of modern art.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.