Presents an irreverent narrative tour of modern art that explains its cultural relevance and why it is so compelling, tracing a century's worth of movements, achievements, and masterpieces that have reshaped the art world.
From cute to creepy and daft to deadly, this book celebrates some of the weirdest and craziest animals on the planet!
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MASKS Looking from the outside well what do you see? Can you see right through my defences and see the real me? Or do you look at me and say there is nothing wrong But if I start to tell you it would take so long You ...
Suitable for sceptics, art lovers, and the millions of us who visit art galleries every year - and are confused, this book is a history of Modern Art, from Impressionism to the present day.
From Monet's water lilies to Van Gogh's sunflowers, from Warhol's soup cans to Hirst's pickled shark, hear the stories behind the masterpieces, meet the artists as they really were, and discover the real point of modern art.
It will also be enjoyed by readers of The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich and is a perfect primer to the subject for the student or beginner. Will Gompertz is the BBC Arts Editor and probably the world's first art history stand-up comedian.
With his offbeat humor, down-to-earth storytelling, and flair for odd details that spark insights, Will Gompertz is the perfect tour guide for modern art.