Die Kunst der Klassischen Moderne

The Classical Modernism (1800 - 1960) unfolded in the tension between two poles: the abstract, non-representational form and an acute perception of reality. At its beginning were solitary fighting individuals like van Gogh, Munch, and Cézanne, while at its end, there were such diverse artists as Mark Rothko and Francis Bacon. A hallmark of the era was an unprecedented dynamism, where various approaches responded to one another. Uwe M. Schneede expertly guides us through the painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture of the period and introduces the most important artists.