1960-1980: Experiments & New Directions

by Clare Oliver

20th Century Art is a fascinating new series that offers an accessible key to the history of modern art and places that art in the context of contemporary political, economic, and social trends. Striking full-color reproductions of the masterpieces of each decade illustrate these clear and authoritative guides, which highlight the maze of revolutionary artists and styles and their social and political backgrounds. Enjoy our new companion series 20th Century Science and Technology (page 4).This title explores the rise of pop art and the explosion of conceptual art while examining works by such artists as Warhol, Riley, Tingueley, and Manzoni.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2001