Isms: Understanding Modern Art by Sam Phillips is published by Bloomsbury (2012)
This is a handy guide to all the significant art 'isms' of the modern era, from Impressionism and Surrealism to Conceptualism and Street Art. For each ism there is a clear definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, key words and key works from the movement, as well as references to other isms in which that the reader might be interested.
This book is a must for anyone with an interest in modern art – whether occasional visitors to galleries, students of art or more knowledgeable art connoisseurs.
"Like a tour guide pointing out the highlights of a previously unknown city, Phillips takes us through the major and minor movements in art, contextualising them in a history that runs from the early 19th century to today”
The Huffington Post