The Oxford Dictionary of Art

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'the best and most inclusive single volume available'
Marina Vaizey, Sunday Times
This new edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Art reaffirms the unrivalled position held by this authoritative one-volume guide to the art of the western world. Ranging across painting, sculpture, drawing, and the applied arts, from classical times to the contemporary scene, the 3,000 entries provide the reader with instant information in succinct and readable form about styles, techniques, collections, artists, and historians. With a practical reference section comprising a contextual chronology of major works and an invaluable directory of museums and galleries around the world, this represents the most handy and readable volume available.
3,000 entries on painting, sculpture, the graphic and applied arts
¦New material on twentieth-century art including entries on graffiti art, Frieda Kahlo, Tamara de Lempicka, Richard Long, Neo-Expressionism, New Generation, Pompidou Centre, Turner Prize... Tovább

Fülszöveg

'the best and most inclusive single volume available'
Marina Vaizey, Sunday Times
This new edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Art reaffirms the unrivalled position held by this authoritative one-volume guide to the art of the western world. Ranging across painting, sculpture, drawing, and the applied arts, from classical times to the contemporary scene, the 3,000 entries provide the reader with instant information in succinct and readable form about styles, techniques, collections, artists, and historians. With a practical reference section comprising a contextual chronology of major works and an invaluable directory of museums and galleries around the world, this represents the most handy and readable volume available.
3,000 entries on painting, sculpture, the graphic and applied arts
¦New material on twentieth-century art including entries on graffiti art, Frieda Kahlo, Tamara de Lempicka, Richard Long, Neo-Expressionism, New Generation, Pompidou Centre, Turner Prize
Entries enlivened with quotations from artists and critics
Invaluable chronology of major works in their historical context
Practical directory of museums and galleries listing main works and complete contact details including fax, e-mail, and websites
Select list of classical and Christian themes with major examples
The ideal guide for students, picture researchers, and enthusiasts of all kinds Vissza