Contemporary art decoded / Jessica Cerasi.

"Tate"--Title page.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- What is contemporary art? -- Where did it come from? -- Does it have to mean something? -- What about how it feels? -- Does it have to be so serious? -- Does it matter who makes it? -- Where do you draw the line? -- Can anything be art? -- Has it all been done before? -- What now? -- Bibliography -- Index -- Picture credits -- Acknowledgements.

How can you tell if that fire extinguisher on the wall is an installation piece, or a safety requirement? How can a Banksy increase in value even as it gets put through a shredder? And couldn't a five-year-old have done all of this, anyway? 0'Contemporary Art Decoded' takes ten key questions about contemporary art and uses them to dissect and explain the contemporary art world. Jessica Cerasi digs deep into the ideas and concepts behind the art, but avoids unnecessary jargon. This book is guaranteed to make your next trip to a gallery a more rewarding experience.