Drawing from the Modern, Volume I: 1880-1940

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Exploring the evolution of drawing from 1880 to 1940, this volume highlights how modern artists challenged traditional definitions and techniques. By breaking the link between mark-making and the artist's hand, they introduced innovative practices that transformed not just drawing but the broader art world. Featuring works from renowned artists like Jean Arp and Georgia O'Keeffe, it showcases new formal strategies such as collage and abstraction, while addressing themes like urban experience and identity. Subsequent volumes will continue this exploration through the decades.