100 Years 100 Artworks

Discover a captivating journey through modern and contemporary art with '100 Years 100 Artworks.' This exquisite hardback book, published by Prestel Publishing, features 224 pages dedicated to showcasing one significant artwork from each year over the past century. This collection begins with Marcel Duchamp's ingenious 1919 piece, L.H.O.O.Q., and continues to explore a diverse array of iconic paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations, and performance art. As you turn each page, you'll encounter transformative works from renowned artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Man Ray, Kara Walker, and Ai Weiwei. '100 Years 100 Artworks' is more than just a book; it's an enlightening chronicle of artistic evolution, highlighting important stylistic trends, historic events, and innovations that have shaped the art world. Ideal for art enthusiasts and students alike, this book invites readers to reflect on the profound impact of art over a century. Each artwork is beautifully reproduced and paired with engaging texts that enhance your understanding. Perfect for coffee tables or academic settings, this art book is a must-have for anyone passionate about discovering the significant milestones in modern art history. Don't miss your chance to explore the best of contemporary art with this outstanding publication, a visual feast for both seasoned collectors and newcomers to the art scene.

Author: Agnes Berecz Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 19-04-2019

This dazzling book showcases the history of modern and contemporary art using one hundred of the most significant artworks— one per year—of the past 100 years. Starting with Marcel Duchamp’s 1919 whimsical, brilliant L.H.O.O.Q., this compendium offers a year-by-year tour of iconic paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations, and performance pieces from all over the world. The works are carefully selected to showcase a diverse range of artists. Read from cover to cover, this volume offers an evocative summary of stylistic trends, historic events, and technological innovations that changed art over the past 100 years. Opening the book to any random page will illuminate a singular perspective and aesthetic delight. Each work is impeccably reproduced and presented in double-page spreads alongside informative and engaging texts. From Georgia O’Keeffe and Man Ray to Kara Walker and Ai Weiwei, this unique survey will both satisfy and surprise art lovers everywhere.