What Is Contemporary Art? A Guide for Kids
"Modernism enjoyably demystified." (Kim HubbardPEOPLE Magazine2012-12-17)The new book "What is Contemporary Art? A guide for Kids," from New York's Museum of Modern Art ($19.95), offers a primer, featuring over 70 artists. Although it's geared toward youngsters, adults could also learn a thing or two. Some of the themes include self-portraits, why so many works are titled "Untitled" and drips, dots and waves (think Jackson Pollock). (The Wall Street Journal2012-11-03)