Modern

"Modern" explores the revolutionary emergence of modern art beginning at the 1905 Salon des Indépendants in Paris, drawing on Philip Hook's extensive art career to reveal how groundbreaking movements like Fauvism, Cubism, and Abstract art reshaped the artistic landscape. Through vivid storytelling, the book examines the lives and works of nearly two hundred artists, offering fresh insights into the daring innovations that challenged traditional art standards. It also considers the social and cultural context that fueled these avant-garde movements, highlighting their lasting influence and continuing relevance today.