The Contemporary Art Book

by Charlotte Bonham-Carter

Overview

This veritable Who s Who of contemporary art contains a generation-spanning roster of 200 of the world s most influential and talented artists, from acknowledged masters like Lucian Freud, Louise Bourgeois, and Jasper Johns to younger stars like Matthew Barney, Damien Hirst, and Tracey Emin. Insightful biographies, with special focus on key works, and cross-referencing to linked artists, themes, and movements, make this the essential insider s guide to the international art scene.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847960801
Publisher:	Carlton Books Ltd
Publication date:	11/08/2016
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Formerly assistant curator at Barbican Art Gallery, Charlotte Bonham-Carter is now assistant curator at the ICA, London, and editor of ROLAND, the gallery's visual arts program magazine. She writes for Flash Art, Contemporary and Art Press, and was a contributor to The Portrait Now (National Portrait Gallery).

David Hodge is a writer and researcher with a specialized interest in the relationship between art and politics.

 

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction; Artists; Schematic; Themes and Movement; Glossary; Museums and Galleries; Art Fairs, Events and Prizes.