The 20th century art book, first edition, phaidon abebooks. Following in the tradition of phaidon s the art book, this is an illustrated dictionary which presents in alphabetical order the work of 500 great artists from the 20th century. Covering the international nature of the modern art scene, this title encompasses established, iconic works of art and the classics of the future. An az guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times, it debunks arthistorical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples of all periods, schools, visions and.
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