The book gives an idea of the largest phenomena of art of the 20th century, the most important aesthetic problems, and allows you to get closer to understanding the entire artistic process. It talks about the largest museums, the importance of criticism and the art market, characterizes the relationship between art and politics, art and neo-mythology, art and technology, etc., and analyzes individual movements - abstract art, pop art, surrealism and socialist realism. Particular attention is paid to major masters - A. Matisse, P. Picasso, V. Kandinsky, K. Malevich, S. Dali, E. Warhol and others. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.1.0 - file creation