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Contemporary Art : World Currents

by Terry Smith

This global survey examines the transition from modern to contemporary art from the 1980s to the present day. Featuring over 350 colour images, it analyses artistic developments across diverse cultural regions and the impact of technology on contemporary practice.

Accession 7830 ISBN 9781856697163 Publisher Laurence King
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