This survey of great contemporary artists is the perfect introduction to
the exciting world of art today. Artists working after the Second World
War faced a confounding array of challenges, as stylistic barriers were
broken, technology advanced, and issues of sexuality and race came to
the forefront. From painters and photographers to sculptors and
performance artists, fifty of the most influential contemporary artists
are profiled in this colorful and engaging book that traces the various
artistic movements and radical changes of the second half of the
twentieth and early twentyfirst centuries. Presented chronologically,
each artist is featured in 2 or 4-page spreads that include brilliant
reproductions of their most important works, an illuminating biography,
key dates in their career, and informative background on major
developments in the art world. Throughout the volume a timeline places
each artist within the context of contemporary art. As diverse and
inspiring as the artists themselves, this book is a voyage of discovery
into art's cutting edge.