1910-1920: The Birth of Abstract Art

By Jackie Gaff and Clare Oliver

Book Overview

20th Century Art is a fascinating new series that offers an accessible key to the history of modern art and places that art in the context of contemporary political, economic, and social trends. Striking full-color reproductions of the masterpieces of each decade illustrate these clear and authoritative guides, which highlight the maze of revolutionary artists and styles and their social and political backgrounds. Enjoy our new companion series 20th Century Science and Technology (page 4).This title introduces the pioneers of abstract art from Kandinsky to Malevich and Mondrian and looks at the impact of World War I and new technology.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836828496
• ISBN13: 9780836828498
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.5" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7