The art of painting since 1880: A personal view.

Looks at the art of painting from 1880 to the 20th century. Comments on the concept of `abstract art,' introduced by modernism; Function of art; Reflection on how and why the ideal of integrating meaning and beauty was discarded and repudiated by modernism.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Modern Age Vol. 40; no. 4; pp. 352 - 359
Main Author: Gordon, Harvey
Format: Article
Published: Intercollegiate Studies Institute Fall98
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