In a world where artists place a premium on self-expression and innovation, obtuse intellectualism and outrage for outrages sake, this guide aims to decipher the bizarre and often intimidating phenomenon of modern art. Ranging across the widest variety of media, styles, subjects and intentions, Simon Morley offers seven different lenses through which to interpret twenty works of art, reflecting the impact of globalism and neuroscience. Without recourse to inflexible readings, he invites the reader to unlock the meanings of some of the worlds most intriguing and contested art.