Pioneers of Modern Art features works from 1870 - 1960 by many artists including Van Gogh, Degas, Kirchner, Delauney, Kandinsky, Chagall, Leger, Picasso, Moholy Nagy, Le Corbusier. Stunning illustrations in both color and black and white with great accompanying text. Hardcover, printed in the Netherlands 1961. Book designed by Willem Sandberg, with no capital letters, page numbers or index. The 16 page supplement in the back pocket is 'List of Works of Modern Art in the Municipal Museum of Amsterdam' which lists the 444 illustrations in the book. In very good vintage condition. No creases, tears or folds to the pages. Dust jacket in fair condition, with tears to the cellophane overlay and paper dust jacket. Clothbound hardcover is in good condition, see photos. Binding tape has been used to repair the opening page of the book where separation occurred, see last photo.
Period: 1961
Place of Origin: Netherlands
Measurements:
Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
