The Hidden Mod in Modern Art: London, 1957-1969

by Thomas Crow

An investigation of the outsized influence of the Mod subculture on key figures of the 1960s London art scene

Bonding over matters of taste and style, the 'Mods' of late 1950s London recognised in one another shared affinities for Italian-style suits, tidy haircuts, espresso bars, Vespa scooters and the latest American jazz. In this groundbreaking book, leading art historian Thomas Crow argues that the figure of the Mod exerted an influence...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1913107132
• ISBN13: 9781913107130
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.7"