Why Your Five Year Old Could Not Have Done That

This book by Susie Hodge confronts the common skepticism directed at modern art, specifically the notion that the works could have been made by a child. Hodge explores 100 works of modern art that have faced public and critical skepticism, such as Cy Twombly’s scribbled "Olympia" and Tracey Emin's "My Bed." She argues that these works are not simplistic or naive but are deeply connected to the continuum of art history, embodying complex ideas and serving as significant cultural expressions.

The book illuminates how modern artists have shifted from traditional representation to more abstract, conceptual forms that communicate on different levels, challenging the viewer to engage with art beyond surface appearances.