First published in UK and US in 2010 by Hodder Education and The McGraw-Hill Companies, respectively--t.p. verso.
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"The Teach Yourself name is a registered trade mark of Hodder Headline"--t.p. verso.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction: Contemporary art and aesthetics: theories of art making -- The prehistory of contemporary art -- Contexts for contemporary art -- Forms of contemporary art -- Themes and issues in contemporary art -- Displaying and buying contemporary art.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Whether you love it or loathe it, contemporary art is bound to trigger a reaction. This book delves deep into the art scene, exploring different forms including painting, sculpture, installation and video art.