This engaging introduction outlines the cultural and political contexts in which the Avant-Gardes operated, taking readers on a journey throughout the whole of Europe.
Clearly written, this book shows readers and students of modernism how and why the Avant-Gardes were a major force in modern art and culture..
It discusses the most salient features of the avant-gardes' work in all the arts, succinctly surveys the major avant-garde movements (cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dadaism, constructivism and many other -isms) and demonstrates the ways in which they transformed the face of all modern art forms.
This engaging introduction outlines the cultural and political contexts in which the Avant-Gardes operated, taking readers on a journey throughout the whole of Europe
