Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That: From Slashed Canvas to Unmade Bed, Modern Art Explained
by Susie Hodge
Modern art can seem baffling when a canvas looks slashed or a gallery displays an unmade bed. Susie Hodge offers an accessible way to look beyond appearances, explaining how context, ideas, and artistic choices shape our understanding of works that may initially seem easy to dismiss.
About This Book
Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That offers an accessible introduction to modern art.
Using familiar examples suggested by its title, the book considers why works that appear simple, strange, or unfinished can still be significant.
Susie Hodge explains modern art in clear, approachable terms for readers who want to understand it beyond their first reactions.
This is a concise guide to looking at, discussing, and interpreting modern artworks with greater confidence.
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