"Mainstreams of Modern Art" by John Canaday is a vintage nonfiction text book published in 1959 by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. The book, intended for an adult audience, explores the topic of modern art in an illustrated format. Written in English, Canaday's work falls under the literary movement of Modernism and focuses on the era of the 1950s. This hardcover book offers a comprehensive look at the various currents and trends within modern art, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the art and culture of the period.