About this title: Following in the tradition of Phaidon's "The Art Book", this is an illustrated dictionary which presents in alphabetical order the work of 500 great artists from the 20th century. Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of a key work and a short text about the work of the artist. From figures such as Monet, Cezanne, Picasso and Dali at the beginning of the century to Pollock, Beuys and Hockney in the middle years, to innovative contemporary artists including Hirst and Koons, this dictionary provides a comprehensive listing from A-Z. The book reveals the works that make up the ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780714838502ISBN:0714838500
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Covered with contact paper. Glued binding. 520 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very Good. 16mo-over 5¾"-6¾" tall. Wraps; 503 Pages; 500 full-page colour plates; Textblock is tight, bright and clean. No highlighting, no underlining and no marginalia. Unfaded cover with no tears and minimal shelf and edge wear. An A to Z guide on twentieth century art. Each image is accompanied by a incisive text, shedding light on the work and its creator. In alphabetical arrangement, with cross references that lead you through the century by subject matter, style or medium. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780714838502ISBN:0714838500
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Phaidon Inc Ltd
Date Published: 1999-03-25
ISBN-13:9780714838502ISBN:0714838500
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780714838502. read more
Description: Acceptable. Pages are clean and unmarked. Both hinges and spine cracked, binding visible. Some scuffing and tearing on the cover. no jacket. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PHAIDON PRESS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780714838502ISBN:0714838500
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 503 pages. (503 pages) following in the tradition of phaidon's "the art book", this is an illustrated dictionary which presents in alphabetical order the work of 500 great artists from the 20th century. each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of a key work and a short text about the work of the artist. 500 colour illustrations, glossaries, directory edition new ed (Paperback) read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Phaidon Press, New York
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780714847986ISBN:0714847984
Description: Very Good- 9780714847986. Small tear to the edge of the front flap. Bumping to the tail of the spine. Following the phenomenal success of The Art Book, this book uses the same compelling formula in relation to the art of the 20th century. The work of 500 artists arranged in alphabetical order, presented in full-color plate with a brief but incisive commentary. Celebrated works are shown alongside future classics. Show Less. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780714835426ISBN:0714835420
Description: Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 0714835420. Minor wear to dust jacket. "Phaidon Non-Mint Copy" stamped on front flypaper; otherwise, interior clean tight and unmarked.; 1.97 x 11.65 x 10.16 Inches. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780714835426ISBN:0714835420
Description: Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 0714835420. Mild wear to dust jacket. Interior clean tight and unmarked.; 1.97 x 11.65 x 10.16 Inches. read more
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Phaidon, London
Date Published: (1996)
ISBN-13:9780714835426ISBN:0714835420
Description: Illustrated. Very good minus, light shelfwear. Quarto, 512pp, Lightly edgeworn jacket, 1/4" tear bottom spine. This large, heavy book may require extra shipping. read more
Edition: First Edition-Stated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Phaidon Inc Ltd, London
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780714835426ISBN:0714835420
Description: All Color Photos. Very Good+ in Near Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Marked non-mint copy, sm. ding on frt. gutter; it has finger print on RFEP, sm. streak on top edge, o/w NF. Jacket is clean & bright w/minimal wear. 512 pp. Oversized & heavy book, 7+ pounds. read more
"Very cheap, but great condition. This book is handy for quick reference, but also fun for conceptual exploration. The glossary of art terms/movements in the back is perfect for clarification of concepts."
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
