Sandler discusses the major and minor artists and their works; movements, ideas, attitudes, and styles; and the social and cultural context of the period. He covers post-modernist art theory, the art market, and consumer society. American and European art and artists are included.

In his fourth and final book in an acclaimed series on contemporary art, Irving Sandler, a leading authority on the subject, critiques art and artists of the last 25 years. Sandler discusses major and minor artists and their works, movements, ideas, attitudes, and styles, and places them in the social and cultural context of the period. An essential reference for understanding the art of this period. 8 color and 200 b&w photos.