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# Compact 7.75in x 6in size 696 pages of rich content 200+ iconic artworks Modern Art. A History from Impressionism to Today (Bibliotheca Universalis)

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## Summary

> 🖌️ Own the story of modern art — because culture waits for no one.

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- **What is this?** Modern Art. A History from Impressionism to Today (Bibliotheca Universalis)
- **How much does it cost?** 258.87 DT with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Essential Art Reference:** Includes glossary and detailed index for quick mastery of art terms and movements.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Compact dimensions make it perfect for your coffee table or commute.
- • **Expertly Curated Content:** Authored by Hans Werner Holzwarth, blending scholarly insight with accessible narrative.
- • **Immersive Full-Page Reproductions:** Experience over 200 paintings, sculptures, and photographs in vivid detail.
- • **A Visual Journey Through Modern Art:** Explore 14 curated chapters from Impressionism to Surrealism and beyond.

## Overview

Modern Art. A History from Impressionism to Today (Bibliotheca Universalis) is a compact yet comprehensive hardcover art encyclopedia featuring 696 pages and over 200 full-page reproductions. Authored by Hans Werner Holzwarth, it covers 14 specialized chapters on major modern art movements, enriched with expert commentary, a glossary, and index. Perfect for professionals seeking a stylish, authoritative art reference that fits seamlessly into a modern lifestyle.

## Description

Most art historians agree that the modern art adventure first developed in the 1860s in Paris. A circle of painters, whom we now know as Impressionists, began painting pictures with rapid, loose brushwork. They turned to everyday street life for subjects, instead of overblown heroic scenes, and they escaped the power of the Salon by organizing their own independent exhibitions. After this first assault on the artistic establishment, there was no holding back. In a constant desire to challenge, innovate, and inspire , one modernist style supplanted the next: Symbolism, Expressionism, Futurism, Dada, abstract art, renewed Realism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop, Minimal and conceptual practice. This indispensable overview traces the restless energy of modern art with a year-by-year succession of the groundbreaking artworks that shook standards and broke down barriers . Introductory essays outline the most significant and influential movements alongside explanatory texts for each major work and its artist.

Review: Excellent book covering a lot of ground for the non-expert - For those who aren’t deep experts, this is a delightful little book packed with insight and visuals. Covers a lot of ground, giving a snapshot history of the artists moment, and some insight into the various art movements and commentary on each piece of art shown.
Review: Nice BOOK! - I use it as decorative book in the living room! I love it! Small size. It should be bigger!

## Features

- Over 200 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and conceptual pieces
- Length: 7.75in / 20cm, Depth: 2in / 5cm, Width: 6in / 15cm
- By Hans Werner Holzwarth
- Hardcover
- 696 pages

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #103,957 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #37 in Art Encyclopedias #84 in Art Movements (Books) #316 in Art History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 479 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book covering a lot of ground for the non-expert
*by R***R on May 9, 2026*

For those who aren’t deep experts, this is a delightful little book packed with insight and visuals. Covers a lot of ground, giving a snapshot history of the artists moment, and some insight into the various art movements and commentary on each piece of art shown.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice BOOK!
*by C***. on November 6, 2025*

I use it as decorative book in the living room! I love it! Small size. It should be bigger!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Great Taschen Book; Full-Page Reproductions
*by L***N on February 5, 2023*

Taschen has truly done a remarkable job with this edition, breaking its contents down into 14 chapters organized along art specializations, such as Impressionism, Surrealism, Cubism, etc. Representative artists are then presented often with full-page reproductions of their art, with narrative summaries of their works/ careers. A brief Glossary of artistic terms and expressions and a detailed Index are also provided. It is important to note this is a physically small book, but, as an introduction to the diversity of modern art, it's impact cannot be over-valued.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Modern Art: 1870 - 2000: Impressionism to Today
- Pop Art
- The Art Book (Revised and Expanded 2020 Edition)

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*Last updated: 2026-06-04*