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Robert Hughes' *Shock of the New* offers a visually stunning, comprehensive look at modern art over a hundred years. The book charts pivotal movements—Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop art—and the radical shifts that defined the era. With more than 250 vivid color photographs, Hughes presents a clear, engaging narrative that illuminates the evolution of modern visual culture.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Arts & Culture/Art History
Authors: Robert Hughes
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