Chilvers, Ian

The Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists (Oxford Paperback Reference)

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ISBN 13:
9780199532940
author:
Chilvers, Ian
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
720
Dimensions:
128 mm X 195 mm
Genre:
History of art / art & design styles
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£16.25

Description

Covering Western art from ancient Greece to the present day, this authoritative dictionary provides over 2,500 clear and concise entries on styles and movements, materials and techniques, and museums and galleries. It also includes biographical entries for artists, critics, collectors, dealers, and patrons, with places and full dates of birth and death. Entries have been thoroughly revised and updated for this new edition, with more than fifty new additions. The dictionary's A-Z structure and classified list make it perfect for quick reference, while its engaging writing style brings many entries to life with quotations from artists and critics.

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