Long considered the survey of modern art, this engrossing and liberally illustrated text traces the development of trends and influences in painting, sculpture, photography and architecture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Retaining its comprehensive nature and chronological approach, it now comes thoroughly reworked by Elizabeth Mansfield, an experienced art historian and writer, with refreshing new analyses, a considerably expanded picture program, and a more absorbing and unified narrative.
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...惠斯勒的陈述无疑宣告了现代主义核心宗旨之一的奠定:艺术第一和首要的意义在于,它是个人情感和智力意志的表现。
除了那些永远没有任何实用性的东西,这世上没有什么真正美丽的东西。一切有用的东西都是丑恶的,因为它是某种需要的表达,而人的需要是卑贱的、令人作呕的,亦如他自己可怜又虚弱的本性。一座房子里最实用的地方,就是厕所。 ——泰奥菲尔·戈蒂耶《莫班小姐》序(1835)
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