Tate Modern: The Handbook

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tate Modern: The Handbook
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Matthew Gale
Edited by Matthew Gale
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 252,Width 175
Category/GenreArt and design styles - from c 1900 to now
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
ISBN/Barcode 9781849763158
ClassificationsDewey:708.2164
Audience
General
Illustrations 320 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Tate Publishing
Imprint Tate Publishing
Publication Date 31 May 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Published to accompany the opening of the major new extension to Tate Modern in the summer of 2016, this book discusses the history of the collection and the current ethos for acquiring works, offering intriguing insight into the considerations involved in building and shaping a national collection. With more than 300 illustrations, the book features some of the Tate's most popular works, including Matisse's The Snail, Rothko's Seagram Murals, Dal\u00ed's Lobster Telephone, as well as recent acquisitions by important artists such as Ai Weiwei and Abraham Cruzvillegas. More than simply a guide to one of the most important museums in its field, the book is also an invaluable tool for understanding modern art and artists.

Author Biography

Matthew Gale is head of displays at Tate Modern.