{"product_id":"9781399618731","title":"The Short Story of Contemporary Art : A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes \u0026 Techniques","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Hodge, Susie \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ec 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 10 July 2025 by Orion Publishing Co (Laurence King Publishing) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 224 pages, 115 colour images\u003cbr\u003e219 x 156 x 21 | 590g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Short Story of Contemporary Art is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period, from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating pocket guide explains the how, why and when of contemporary art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply constructed, the book explores 40 key works - from the iconic sculpture of Barbara Hepworth to the street art of Keith Haring and the performance pieces of Marina Abramovic - and links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, The Short Story of Contemporary Art reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUNTS BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56370892243325,"sku":"9781399618731","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/9781399618731.jpg?v=1751738103","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.live\/products\/9781399618731","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}