The back cover:
"The book by Jerrold Morris is a useful and unpretentious guide with a no-nonsense approach to the historical background of contemporary painting and includes a survey of the current scene. Mr. Morris furnishes brief definitions along with 31 illustrations of the various trends in modern art. His approach is basic and direct and should be just right for the layman and beginning student."
Library Journal
"The book by Jerrold Morris is a useful and unpretentious guide with a no-nonsense approach to the historical background of contemporary painting and includes a survey of the current scene. Mr. Morris furnishes brief definitions along with 31 illustrations of the various trends in modern art. His approach is basic and direct and should be just right for the layman and beginning student."
Library Journal
