Art of the 20th Century, Volume I

Art of the 20th Century, Volume I is a comprehensive digital survey of modern painting, written by Karl Ruhrberg and edited by Ingo F. Walther. This PDF edition from Taschen covers more than a century of artistic change, from the first stirrings of modernism to the turn of the millennium.

Available as an instant digital download, this edition contains the full text and illustrations of the original volume. It is a practical reference for art lovers, students, and readers who want a broad, well-illustrated map of 20th-century painting.

Book Overview

This volume is part of Taschen’s Art of the 20th Century project, credited to Ruhrberg, Schneckenburger, Fricke, and Honnef. Volume I focuses on painting, with text by Karl Ruhrberg and an introduction that places painting alongside sculpture, new media, and photography.

The book follows the central movements of the century, from Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, and Surrealism to Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and the debates of the late 20th century. It also considers individual artists, including figures such as Van Gogh, Cézanne, Kandinsky, Klee, Picasso, Duchamp, Matisse, and Bacon.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A detailed chronological tour of 20th-century painting, from early modernism to the turn of the millennium.
• Explanations of major movements and styles, supported by the book’s reference structure.
• Coverage of the relationships between painting, sculpture, new media, and photography.
• Chapters devoted to key artists and the cultural forces behind their work.
• An up-to-date perspective on artistic issues at the end of the century, including the age of electronic media.

Why This Book Matters

Art of the 20th Century, Volume I is a significant Taschen reference work from 1998. It attempts, as the original text notes, to steer a way through the many styles and movements of the century.

For readers interested in modern art, it provides a dependable starting point for understanding painting’s evolution and its dialogue with other media.

Book Details

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This carefully prepared digital edition brings a major art-historical reference to your screen, ready to explore whenever you need it.

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