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Seven keys to modern art

by Simon Morley

This volume examines twenty modern and contemporary artworks through seven analytical perspectives, including history, aesthetics, and theory. It provides a practical framework for interpreting diverse styles and mediums to help analyse the global art world.

Accession 28667 ISBN 9780500021620 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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