Part of the acclaimed Landmarks of the World's Art series, this volume by Norbert Lynton—former Head of the School of Art History at the Chelsea School of Art—provides a sophisticated overview of the artistic movements that defined the modern era. Published by Paul Hamlyn (1965), the book is richly illustrated with both color and monochrome plates, covering significant developments in architecture, sculpture, and painting from the 19th century through the mid-20th century. The book is presented in its original black cloth boards featuring a striking gold-stamped geometric design on the front cover. It is in good overall condition with a tight binding and clean internal pages; the exterior shows some minor bumping and shelf wear to the spine ends and corners, and it is offered without its original dust jacket.