An introduction to the rich and diverse art of California, this book highlights its distinctive role in the history of American art, from early-20th-century pho

An exceptionally clear, thorough, and well- illustrated introduction to abstract art since 1900. Since the early years of the twentieth century, Western abstrac

A fully illustrated history of modern and contemporary art in California from the early twentieth century to the present day. This introduction to the art of Ca

A fly-on-the-wall account of the smart and strange subcultures that make, trade, curate, collect, and hype contemporary art. The art market has been booming. Mu

'Art of Engagement' focuses on the key role of California's art and artists in politics and culture since 1945. The book showcases many types of media, includin