Art Since 1980

Charting the Contemporary

By: Peter Kalb

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Paperback | 16 September 2013 | Edition Number 1

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Examines contemporary art from its roots to the present day

Art Since 1980: Charting the Contemporary presents a chronological survey from the late 20^th century into the early 21^st century. This title is built around short discussions on individual artists. Author Peter Kalb maintains a balance between a social history of institutions and contexts, and attention to individual aesthetic choices. Works cited come from these fields: painting, photography, and sculpture, plus installation, performance, and video art.

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Industry Reviews

"The writing is clear, artists are well chosen, and the chapter organization is logical. . . . The author strikes an admirable balance between a social history of institutions and contexts, and attention to individual aesthetic choices."

-Bill Anthes, Pitzer College

"A quite complete and detailed survey of contemporary art, that . . . goes into substantial detail on a number of world contemporary artists."

-Ellen Hoobler, Columbia University

"A good overview of late twentieth-century art, organized thematically and built of short discussions of individual artists. The way that the text is primarily organized around short discussions of individual artists or organizations is effective."

-Sarah Hollenberg, University of Utah

"Excellent research; great insights and surprisingly comprehensive."

-Doreen Maloney, University of Kentucky

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