Contemporary Art (Art Essentials)

Since the 1960s, contemporary art has overturned the historical notions of what constitutes art, who creates it, and how it is represented and validated. This guide brings the subject right up to date, exploring the notion of ‘contemporary’ and what it means in the present as well as how it came about.

Natalie Rudd explains the many aspects of contemporary art, from its backstory to today, including different approaches, media and recurring themes. Each chapter addresses a core question, explored via an accessible narrative and supported by an analysis of six relevant works.