Margaret Studer reports in The Wall Street Journal three books that will help you better understand modern art, contemporary art photography, and art terms.
1.) “How to Survive Modern Art” (Tate Publishing, [pound] 12.99) by Susie Hodge. This book is a guide to understanding art in the modern world. Hodge gives tips on how to look at art, and traces art movements from the turn of the 20th century to today’s Internet creations.
2.) “The Photograph as Contemporary Art” (Thames & Hudson 2009, [pound] 9.95) by Charlotte Cotton. Cotton brings the story of contemporary photography up to date, explaining how photography emerged as an art form.
3.) “The Tate Guide to Modern Art Terms” (Tate Publishing, [pound] 8.99) by Simon Wilson and Jessica Lack. This book is an alphabetically ordered guide that demystifies art terms and movements, helping you to understand terminology used in professional art circles.
Read more at The Wall Street Journal.
