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Twenty-eight curators, critics, art historians, and artists contributed their expertise to create this art-lover's ideal museum. They come from such institutions as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the British Museum, London; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu; the University of California, Berkeley; La Trobe University, Melbourne; the School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London; and The Courtauld Institute of Art, London.<p>'Serves as a stimulus for the uninitiated and initiated alike.' <em>(World of Interiors) </em></p><p>'Demystifies the art of this century. A useful basic reference book, it chronicles every artist you could ever need to know about in an easy to use A-Z format.' <em>(Elle Decoration) </em></p><p>'This superbly illustrated, alphabetically arranged celebration of 500 modern artists is a model of its kind.' <em>(The Times) </em></p><p>'One of the most complete representations of this century's art to hit the shelves in years.' <em>(amazon.com)<br /></em><br /></p><p>'This really needs no introduction - it's a must for every bookshop in the country - but the format and the price make it even more irresistible.' <i>(Bookseller's Choice) </i></p><p>'Invaluable ... this entertaining and affordable publication won't end up just on the bookshelves of art aficionados.' <i>(Home & Life) </i></p><p>'Fiendishly hip ... a quick fix of culture.' <i>(Elle Decoration) </i></p><p>'Confused by the art world? Can't tell a Chagall from a Cezanne? ... Then help is at hand in the form of Phaidon's <i>20th Century Art Book</i>, an unrivalled guide to the art of an extraordinary century.' <i>(Big Issue) </i></p><p>'A great way to sort out your Baselitzs from your Basquiats.'<i> (Voyager)</i></p>