It is a bit of a shame to refer to Manet and Impressionism as modern art. Wouldn't it be better to call them Modernist art instead?

I’ve become a fan of author Kim Hyun-hwa. The content is neatly organized, making it easy for even a complete novice like me, who knows absolutely nothing about art history, to understand. It is a book that guides you to easily interpret the works of masters through the lens of art history. That is why I plan to purchase her book on 20th-century art as well. I have truly discovered a wonderful writer.

: A Journey of Communication..* This review was written after receiving a copy of the book from Hangilsa Publishing... Isn't that a truly old-fashioned title? To think the title of a book review is 'A Journey of Communication.' The reason I chose this title was due to its high readability and the author's stance. Art is also a language. In terms of artistic genres, Western art is no different from Eastern poetry and novels. It is easy to understand if you substitute the Western traditionalist

Art is outside my interest. It is too sophisticated and too expensive. To ordinary people busy making a living, isn't the art world, then and now, a "league of their own"? However, I also suspect that those observing from a distance capture this place better than we do, who have set foot there. Conversely, we, observing from afar, might grasp it better than those who have. This book provides a textbook-style introduction to the history of Western art from the French Revolution to the present

This is the book that sparked my interest in art, something I had previously only vaguely considered. It is a book that helped me understand the relationship between art and how it has permeated our society and history to reach the present day. Furthermore, it is a book that makes me realize that art will play an important role not only in the present but also in our future.