<p><i>The Short Story of Modern Art</i> is a must-read introduction to modern art from the best-selling author Susie Hodge.<br><br>This fascinating pocket guide to art explains the how, why and when of modern art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter.<br><br>Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works - from the realist painting of Courbet to a contemporary installation by Yayoi Kusama - and then links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of modern art.<br><br>More in the series:<br>- <i>The Short Story of Art</i> by Susie Hodge (9781780679686)<br>- <i>The Short Story of Photography</i> by Ian Haydn Smith (9781786272010)<br>- <i>The Short Story of Architecture</i> by Susie Hodge (9781786273703)<br><br>Also from Laurence King Publishing<br>- <i>A