The Shock of the New (1980)

The Shock of the New
DirectorJames Runcie
Genredocumentary film
Runtime60 min
CountryUnited Kingdom

Plot

Robert Hughes explores the radical transformations in art over the 20th century, from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and beyond. Through interviews with artists like David Hockney and Jeff Koons, Hughes examines how new movements challenged established conventions and reflected the seismic societal shifts of their times. The series offers a sweeping yet incisive overview of modern art's revolutionary spirit.

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