Bibliograph

Modernism, a very short introduction, Christopher Butler

Type

Label

Modernism, a very short introduction, Christopher Butler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-114) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Modernism

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

656761580

Responsibility statement

Christopher Butler

Review

"Why do cultures depend so much on mythical illusions to the past? Could the bicycle chained to the gate next door be a work of art? How do human beings really think, when they are not speaking? How do high and low culture relate to one another? Why do we need the ̀progressive' and the ǹew'?" "In this Very Short Introduction Christopher Butter looks at the many innovations created by Modernist thinkers and artists, showing how powerful ideas and formal experiment have produced the music, painting, and literature which has informed all aspects of 20th and 21st century life." "À thoroughly good idea. Snappy, small format ... stylish design ... perfect to pop into your pocket for spare moments' Lisa Jardine, The Times" "À very good Idea, these Very Short Introduction, a new concept from OUP' Nicholas Lezard, Guardian"--Jacket

Series statement

Very short introductions, 236

Sub title

a very short introduction

Table Of Contents

The modernist work -- Modernist movements and cultural tradition -- The modernist artist -- Modernism and politics

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