The Shock of the New
by Hughes, Robert
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0394513789
- ISBN 13
- 9780394513782
- Seller
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Skyway, Washington, United States
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Synopsis
The Shock of the New by Robert Hughes is a vividly illustrated guide to a hundred-year history of modern art, from cubism to pop and avant-garde. Rich with prose that makes it a joy to read (even if you think you hate modern art), Hughes gives an amazing primer to the new art. This book contains over 250 color photos.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Turn-The-Page Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 072248
- Title
- The Shock of the New
- Author
- Hughes, Robert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First American Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0394513789
- ISBN 13
- 9780394513782
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1981
- Size
- 4to - over 9" - 12" Ta
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