Extensive and Enjoyable, 10. Mai 2000

This book is great for reference or just entertainment in a lazy moment. It provides information on a great number of contemporary artist with high quality representations of one of their works, including cross references to other artists of similar style or movement. The glossaries include an index of terms, movements and museums. I must have paged through this book a hundred times and just can not get tired of it.

       Great Quick Reference Guide, 28. Oktober 1999

I have "The Art Book" by Phaidon and referred to it many times over the years. "The 20th Century Art Book" is an excellent companion and serves as a wonderful reference book to the world of contemporary art. It is small, easy to carry around, packed with great information on some of the most influential artists of this century and explains why these particular artists had such an influence on the world of art today. It is by no means an exclusive and detailed critique of art, rather a great general overview. "The Art Book" and "The 20th Century Art Book" are the best, littlest coffee books you can purchase.

       pretty dang darned good, 31. Mai 1999

I bought this book last night and its so fun. If you like the original "artbook" you'll love it. Its so fun just to flip through and discover new things. I'm not sure if I like it quite as much as the original "artbook", but its close.