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A compact, introductory guide to modern art that explains styles, schools, and movements from Impressionism to the present day. The first in a new series of essential introductions to art, Modern Art guides the reader through individual movements from Impressionism to Conceptual Art, situated within five broader chronological eras. Starting with Impressionism in 1860, art historian Amy Dempsey explains the essentials of Modernism, the postwar New Disorder, and beyond. Carefully arranged material explores seventy essential topics of modern art in a practical and easy-to-navigate structure. Each boldly designed topic feature includes a clear definition; a list of key artists, attributes, media, and collections; and expertly curated illustrations with explanatory captions. A reference section includes a useful glossary of modern art terms, and an accessible timeline. Contents List Introduction 1. Rise of the Avant-Gardes 1860–1900 2. Modernisms for a Modern World 1900–18 3. Search for a New Order 1918–45 4. A New Disorder 1945–65 5. Beyond the Avant-Gardes 1965–today