Susie Hodge

The Short Story of Art

Come on, you know you've thought it--while viewing a "masterpiece" of abstract art, you mutter, "A kid could do that." Here Susie Hodge, author of How to Survive Modern Art, explains why the best examples of modern art are actually the result of sophisticated thought and serious talent. From Marcel Duchamp's notorious Fountain and the scribbles of Cy Twombly to Mark Rothko's multiforms and Carl Andre's uncarved blocks, Hodge addresses critical outrage with a revealing insight into the technical skill, layering of ideas, and sheer inspiration behind each work. In cleverly organized chapters such as "Objects/ Toys," "Provocations/Tantrums," and "People/Monsters," Hodges thoughtfully and definitively lays bare the perception that modern art is mere child's play.

Modern Art Explained

Why Your Five-year-old Could Not Have Done that

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Take an artistic pilgrimage to some of the world's most inspirational places for aesthetes and creatives with Artistic Places.

Artistic Places

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A thoughtful introduction to art and its interpretation for children, with a sense of humor

And Other Vital Questions about Art

Why Is Art Full of Naked People?

The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art – who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works – from the realist painting of Courbet to a contemporary installation by Yayoi Kusama – and then links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of modern art.

A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes, and Techniques

The Short Story of Modern Art

The ultimate guide to the most important ideas in art through the ages

50 Art Ideas You Really Need to Know

Breve história da arte é uma maneira inovadora de apresentar ao leitor o mundo da arte. Estruturado de maneira simples, o livro explora cinquenta obras fundamentais, das pinturas rupestres de Lascaux às instalações contemporâneas, relacionando-as aos movimentos, temas e técnicas artísticas mais importantes. Em linguagem acessível, conciso e ricamente ilustrado, este livro explica como, quando e por que a arte mudou, quem introduziu determinadas coisas, o que eram elas, onde foram produzidas e qual é a sua importância. Ele desmitifica o jargão artístico, permitindo que o leitor possa compreender e apreciar de forma profunda e abrangente as mudanças da arte ao longo dos tempos.

UM GUIA DE BOLSO PARA OS PRINCIPAIS GÊNEROS, OBRAS

Breve Historia Da Arte

I Know an Artist is a collection of 84 illustrated portraits that reveal the fascinating connections between the world's most famous artists. Whether through teaching, as in the case of Paul Klee and Anni Albers; a mutual muse, as seen in the flowers of Georgia O’Keeffe and Takashi Murakami; or an inspirational romantic coupling like that of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock. In telling the stories of these creatives lives and achievements – each extraordinary and oftentimes ground-breaking – Susie Hodge exposes the fascinating web of connections that have fostered some of the world’s art masterpieces. Some connections are well-known, whereas others span both time and place, linking pioneers in art in fascinating and unexpected ways. Illustrated in colourful tribute to each artists’ unique style, I Know An Artist is an illuminating and celebratory account of some of the art world’s most compelling visionaries.

The inspiring connections between the world's greatest artists

I Know an Artist

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Breve Historia Del Arte

и другие важные вопросы об искусстве

Почему в искусстве так много голых людей?

Visitar un museo de arte, antiguo o moderno, puede ser una experiencia conmovedora y estimulante o, por el contrario, ser mortalmente aburrida. Ello dependerá de la calidad de las obras expuestas pero, sobre todo, del conocimiento que uno atesore sobre arte, una disciplina enigmática, asombrosa y desconcertante que plantea al espectador la dificultad de entender y descifrar aquello que contempla. 50 cosas que hay que saber sobre arte es una perfecta introducción al conocimiento sobre movimientos, simbología y artistas más destacados de la historia del arte. Un libro indicado para aquellos incapaces de discernir entre un Degas o un Monet o entre Dalí y Duchamp, y que te sumerge de lleno en la historia de la disciplina, desde la prehistoria al tiempo presente. El libro aborda los principales periodos; barroco, renacimiento, arte flamenco, Egipto antiguo, así como los movimientos más destacados del arte moderno y contemporáneo; romanticismo, minimalismo, surrealismo o Arte Pop.

50 cosas que hay que saber sobre arte

The Short Story of Architecture is a pocket book guide to key styles, buildings, elements and materials – a new and innovative guide to the subject of architecture that explores 50 key buildings, from the Great Pyramids to high–tech, sustainable skyscrapers. Accessible and concise, the book links the 50 key works to the most important architectural materials, elements and styles, giving readers all the tools they need to understand and appreciate the built world. "A brilliant little book […] Those with an interest in architecture but who find the language and jargon of the genre intimidating and often impenetrable are sure to find Hodge's simple accessible style enjoyable and refreshing"– Self Build & Design "I enjoyed this book. There is no fluff here, nothing extra. It's just a great overview of some great buildings, architectural styles and materials. The photographs are beautiful and the writing crisp and clear. I recommend this book for anyone who wants an introduction to architecture and some insights in the buildings around us or that predate us." – Goodreads reviewer "I am an architect and most certainly enjoyed this book. (…) [T]he chapters Elements and Materials are a nice take on architectural history and will offer valuable information for non professionals! I see this book as an encyclopaedia to get basic information on various topics. But the very short chapters are really just a starting point. The images are very helpful throughout and the layout is clean and helps the reader navigate the book. You are looking for a Short Story of Architecture? That is exactly what you get, in the best possible way." – Goodreads reviewer Other books in 'The Short Story of…' series include The Short Story of Art, The Short Story of Photography, The Short Story of Film and The Short Story of Modern Art.

A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials (Architectural History Introduction, A Guide to Architecture)

The Short Story of Architecture

A Pocket Guide to Key Breakthroughs, Movements, Works and Themes

Short Story of Women Artists

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The Great Artists introduces readers to 100 of the world's most important artists, from the 13th century to the present, concentrating on their lives, works, ideas, influences, artistic development, contributions, creative output and where they fit in history. Concise and readable, The Great Artists is an interesting, informative and authoritative history of 700 years of fine art for the general reader. Writing with verve and passion, Susie Hodge presents, in chronological order, elegant and often affectionate biographical profiles of 100 of the greatest artists in the history of art. The biographies not only describe the life, development and creations of each artist, but also set these visual composers and their compositions within a broader historical and cultural context. Furthermore, shortlists of 'must-see' masterpieces for each artist give the reader all the information they need to appreciate and understand great art. From the great artists of the high renaissance art to the Dutch maters, and from the rococo and neoclassical movements of the 18th century to romanticism, modernism and contemporary art, the lives of the great artists are as varied and multifaceted as the works of creative genius they produced. A selection of featured artists includes: Mantegna, El Greco, Pissarro, Turner, Seurat, Bellini, Caravaggio, Leighton, Constable, Mucha, Botticelli, Rubens, Manet, Ingres, Klimt, Bosch, Gentileschi, Degas, Géricault, Munch, da Vinci, Poussin, Whistler, Corot, Kandinsky, Grünewald, Velazquez, Homer, Hiroshige, Matisse, Dürer, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Delacroix, Mondrian, Michelangelo, Steenwyck, Monet, Millet, Malevich, Raphael, de Hooch, Rodin, Courbet, Klee, Titian, Vermeer, Renoir, Bouguereau, Marc, Holbein, Canaletto, Gauguin, Rossetti, Picasso, Bronzino, Hogarth, van Gogh, Millais, Hopper.

The Great Artists

An alternative introduction to modern art, focusing on the stories of 50 key works that consciously questioned the boundaries, challenged the status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling today.

Susie Hodge

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