Description
Paperback cover has some wear. There is foxing, creasing, folding at bottom right corner slightly, and a tear at the spine. The first ~100 pages are not attached to the binding at the bottom, but are still held on tightly by the upper binding. The pages are clean and in good condition. Good reading copy.
This well-worn but readable copy of Werner Haftmann’s “Painting in the Twentieth Century” offers a comprehensive analysis of the groundbreaking artists and movements that defined modern art. Published in 1965, it captures the pivotal shifts in painting during a period of unprecedented experimentation and innovation. Haftmann, a renowned German art historian and critic, provides insightful commentary on the works and philosophies of pioneers like Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Jackson Pollock. His in-depth exploration of styles such as Cubism, Expressionism, and Abstract Expressionism offers a valuable perspective on the cultural and societal forces that shaped these revolutionary approaches to art. While this particular copy shows signs of its age and use, it remains a essential resource for students, scholars, and collectors seeking to understand the seismic changes that reshaped the art world in the 20th century.
