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An australian newspaper reveals the hoax within weeks. Movements in art since 1945 is an excellent introduction to the major movements and artists of the second half of the twentieth century. A small history of art for social change since 1945. A companion to contemporary art is a major survey covering the major works and movements, the most important theoretical developments, and the historical, social, political, and aesthetic issues in contemporary art since 1945, primarily in the euroamerican context. David joselit gives a somewhat nice survey of american art since 1945. Collects 27 original essays by expert scholars describing the current state of scholarship in art history and visual studies, and. Highlights how a plethora of new realities born from the. Edward luciesmiths most popular book is movements in art since 1945. New york school or new york school of art avantgarde and art.
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