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Art & Design· Australia

The Shock of the New

by Robert Hughes
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1980444 pagesEnglish
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The Shock of the New by Robert Hughes is a landmark work of art & design, first published in 1980. Hughes's television series and book trace the history of modern art from the Impressionists to the present—arguing for art's social significance and against the vacuity of the contemporary art market. The most readable history of modern art ever written. Themes of modern art, history, culture run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1980.

Book Details

AuthorRobert Hughes
Published1980
Country of Origin🇦🇺 Australia
LanguageEnglish
Pages444
Category🖼️ Art & Design
ISBN9780679728177
Editorial Score30/100
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🖼️ Art & Design

Visual arts, architecture, photography, and design theory.

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Country of Origin

🇦🇺 Australia

This book is part of Australia's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
198010
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shock of the New about?

Hughes's television series and book trace the history of modern art from the Impressionists to the present—arguing for art's social significance and against the vacuity of the contemporary art market. The most readable history of modern art ever written.

Who wrote The Shock of the New?

The Shock of the New was written by Robert Hughes, from Australia. First published in 1980.

What awards has The Shock of the New won?

The Shock of the New has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1980.

Is The Shock of the New worth reading?

The Shock of the New is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in modern art, history, culture.

Where can I buy The Shock of the New?

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What category is The Shock of the New?

The Shock of the New is classified as Art & Design. Visual arts, architecture, photography, and design theory.

What country is The Shock of the New from?

The Shock of the New originates from Australia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Australia on our country page.

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