1980-2000: New Media, New Messages

by Clare Oliver

Surveys the major trends and movements of twentieth century art and highlights leading artists and works.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have looked at the series this book is in in our library for a while. But there never seems to be the time. At the suggestion of a colleague, I had students read the series for a non-fiction book report, and I read one too.

I have mixed feelings about the series. I really enjoyed my book about 20th Century Art 1980-2000. My eyes were opened to new art forms,Damien Hirst's preserved animals, Chris Ofili's paintings with organic material on them, but mostly learned that my idea of art is a narrow idea. Art is not all pretty or done for decorative purposes.

that said, I do think the organization of the books is not as clean as it could be. Art works are often described and no picture is given or a different picture. Attention to the art used in connection with the actual text needs to be given. Although the glossary was there and I used it, the vocabulary was such that the glossary should have been MUCH beefier!

Overall, I am glad I read the book, and I know more than I did when I began.