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The Tate Guide to Modern Art Terms Paperback – March 1, 2009

by Simon Wilson (Author), Jessica Lack (Author)
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How many times have you read the caption next to a work of art in a museum, or a review of a contemporary art exhibition in a magazine and found yourself none the wiser? For many, the language in which modern art is described can be as mystifying as the art itself. How necessary, then, to find a reliable guide through the confusing terminology that bedevils so much art writing. Drawing on the expertise of the most visited modern art museum in the world, The Tate Guide to Modern Art Terms provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date resource for museum goers, art students, and general readers alike, comprehensive in scope but small enough to fit into a bag or pocket. From Abstract Expressionism and Body Art through Young British Artists (YBAs) and Group Zero, with hundreds of topics in between, every term, whether it be a theme, a movement, a medium, or a practice, is defined with clarity and precision. The entries are complemented by 50 illustrations.
International in scope, and ranging in time from the dawn of Impressionism through to the internet age, this is the perfect companion for all those wanting to increase their understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art.
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Tate
  4. Publication date
    March 1, 2009
  5. Grade level
    8 and up
  6. Reading age
    13 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    5.38 x 0.76 x 8.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1854377507
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1854377500
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Simon Wilson is former Head of Interpretation at Tate. Jessica Lack is arts writer for The Guardian.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tate (March 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1854377507
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1854377500
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 0.76 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Art Reference!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
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Excellent and concise collection of art terms, movements, concepts, history, and process. Will definitely recoment to my studentsa
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Elke Strobl
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013
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Love the book, because various people wrote what they think is important. Look inside to make sure, this is what you are looking for.
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Really useful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2021
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I've been using this for researching/writing so often since I bought it!
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Jacquie Jerard
5.0 out of 5 stars invaluable research tool for art students.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2014
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This book is a must for art students it's comprehensive knowledge will give you details on art and the art movements and is in a easily readable format I have used mine a lot already.
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Funni05
4.0 out of 5 stars A great reference for any art course
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2013
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I bought this book after my teacher was using it a lot in her lessons.
The book is nicely laid out and I found the definitions simple and clear to read. Throughout the book, there are also images to further explain movements and styles. This I found very useful.

One thing I was slightly surprised about was the fact there seem to be quite a few art terms that I would have expected to appear in the book but don't. Still, the book is still extremely informative and a great addition to my learning as an art student.
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squalf
5.0 out of 5 stars This was a good introduction
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2014
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I liked the guide. It gave me basic information about Tate Modern. It might have had a few more pictures, but for the price it was good value.
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Liz Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2015
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the book is informative, attractive and easy to use.
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