1957 Looking at Modern Art Book, Illustrated

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This book is a collectible Art history guide to the most revered artists working in the first-half of the 20th … Read more This book is a collectible Art history guide to the most revered artists working in the first-half of the 20th Century. 'Looking At Modern Painting' was a book from a 1957 study-discussion program created by the Dept. of Art at UCLA. and published by Eureka Press. This is a scarce 1st Ed.,1st printing of the very good vintage, hefty, 124-page, plastic comb-bound book. Inside the softcover,, there are paintings by both well and lesser-known artists, displayed in either both b/w or brilliant color. The book offers the history and back-stories of each featured artist, as it comments on the evolution of modern art, artistic techniques, and the symbolism and meanings of art in this revolutionary era. This is a great reference for collectors, artists, writers, teachers and anyone who loves Modern Art as much as I.do. The book is clean, bright and unmarked. A small book plate is found on the inside front cover. The book will be sent carefully packed, with tracking. See less