Understand Contemporary Art: Teach Yourself
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Understand Contemporary Art: Teach Yourself
By (Author) Grant Pooke
By (author) Graham Whitham
John Murray Press
Teach Yourself
1st October 2010
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
709.04
Physical Properties
Paperback
304
Width 128mm, Height 198mm, Spine 19mm
308g
Description
Whether you love or loathe it, contemporary art is bound to trigger a reaction. Understand Contemporary Art delves deep into the art scene, exploring different forms including painting, sculpture, installation and video art. The key personalities, galleries and themes are discussed in detail as well as controversial competitions like the Turner Prize. Whether you are studying for a course of just want to be able to develop your own informed opinions on contemporary art, this straightforward guide will give you what you need.
Author Bio
Grant Pooke teaches at the University of Kent where he is a Programme Director of the open entry Art History BA Degree.
Graham Whitham is an Open University Associate Tutor and a former Art History A/AS Level Chief Examiner.