{"product_id":"the-short-story-of-contemporary-art","title":"The Short Story of Contemporary Art","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781399618731\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2025\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Laurence King Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Short Story of Contemporary Art\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period, from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis fascinating pocket guide explains the how, why and when of contemporary art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimply constructed, the book explores 40 key works - from the iconic sculpture of Barbara Hepworth to the street art of Keith Haring and the performance pieces of Marina Abramovic - and links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, \u003ci\u003eThe Short Story of Contemporary Art\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of contemporary art.","brand":"ALLIANCE DIST - SF","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41506948251781,"sku":"PR402152","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/9781399618731_TNXPSE2UAX2S.jpg?v=1769649713","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.com.au\/products\/the-short-story-of-contemporary-art","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}