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The Oxford Dictionary of Art by Ian Chilvers, Harold Osborne, Dennis Farr

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ISBN
9780192800220

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0192800221
ISBN-13
9780192800220
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65169

Product Key Features

Book Title
Oxford Dictionary of Art
Number of Pages
558 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1994
Topic
Reference, General
Features
Reprint
Genre
Art
Author
Harold Osborne
Book Series
Oxford Quick Reference Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
94-005023
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"Chock-full of useful information, this well-written dictionary is comprehensive, though not encyclopedic, and provides an overview of Western art forms and artists from the fifth century BC to the present."-- Boston Sunday Globe "The best and most inclusive single volume available, immensely useful and very well written."-- The Sunday Times (London) "Chock-full of useful information, this well-written dictionary is comprehensive, though not encyclopedic, and provides and overview of Western art forms and artists form from the fifth century BC to the present."-- The Boston Sunday Globe, "Chock-full of useful information, this well-written dictionary is comprehensive, though not encyclopedic, and provides an overview of Western art forms and artists from the fifth century BC to the present."--Boston Sunday Globe "The best and most inclusive single volume available, immensely useful and very well written."--The Sunday Times (London) "Chock-full of useful information, this well-written dictionary is comprehensive, though not encyclopedic, and provides and overview of Western art forms and artists form from the fifth century BC to the present."--The Boston Sunday Globe, "Chock-full of useful information, this well-written dictionary is comprehensive, though not encyclopedic, and provides an overview of Western art forms and artists from the fifth century BC to the present."--Boston Sunday Globe"The best and most inclusive single volume available, immensely useful and very well written."--The Sunday Times (London)"Chock-full of useful information, this well-written dictionary is comprehensive, though not encyclopedic, and provides and overview of Western art forms and artists form from the fifth century BC to the present."--The Boston Sunday Globe, "Chock-full of useful information, this well-written dictionary is comprehensive, though not encyclopedic, and provides an overview of Western art forms and artists from the fifth century BC to the present."--Boston Sunday Globe "The best and most inclusive single volume available, immensely useful and very well written."--The Sunday Times(London) "Chock-full of useful information, this well-written dictionary is comprehensive, though not encyclopedic, and provides and overview of Western art forms and artists form from the fifth century BC to the present."--The Boston Sunday Globe
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
703
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Whether you are interested in Junk Art or Byzantine Art, the Ash-Can School or the Antipodeans, Praxiteles and Phidias or Gilbert and George, The Oxford Dictionary of Art is the first place to turn for accurate information about artists, schools, periods, techniques, critical terms, major museums, art historians, philosophers, and much, much more. Compiled from three highly acclaimed Oxford Companions --The Oxford Companion to Art, The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-Century Art, and The Oxford Companion to the Decorative Arts--and with hundreds of new entries added, this authoritative, one-volume reference offers over three thousand entries on almost every aspect of Western art, as well as the most essential features of Asian art. Wide-ranging and thoroughly , this unique up-to-date guide is an indispensable reference for scholars, for students, and for art enthusiasts of every kind. It is also a browser's delight, filled with fascinating facts about the personalities who people the world of art., Whether you are interested in Junk Art or Byzantine Art, the Ash-Can School or the Antipodeans, Praxiteles and Phidias or Gilbert and George, The Oxford Dictionary of Art is the first place to turn for accurate information about artists, schools, periods, techniques, critical terms, major museums, art historians, philosophers, and much much more. Compiled from three highly acclaimed Oxford Companions -- The Oxford Companion to Art , to Twentieth-Century Art , and to the Decorative Arts --and with hundreds of new entries added, this authoritative, one-volume reference offers over three thousand entries on almost every aspect of Western art, as well as the most essential features of Asian art. Here you will find the answer to almost any question pertaining to the world of art. In what museum is Parmigianino's Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror exhibited today? Who coined the term "happening"? What are color field painting, hard edge painting, and op art, who are the most representative artists of these schools, and what are their best works? How does camaieu differ from grisaille? What is the most richly endowed museum in the world? As a further aid the Dictionary offers an extensive system of cross references, guiding readers to a wealth of additional information on almost any topic of interest. Covering the entire history of art, this wide-ranging and up-to-date guide is an indispensable reference for scholars, for students, and for art enthusiasts of every kind. It is also a browser's delight, filled with fascinating facts about the personalities who people the world of art., Whether you are interested in Junk Art or Byzantine Art, the Ash-Can School or the Antipodeans, Praxiteles and Phidias or Gilbert and George, The Oxford Dictionary of Art is the first place to turn for accurate information about artists, schools, periods, techniques, critical terms, major museums, art historians, philosophers, and much much more. Compiled from three highly acclaimed Oxford Companions --The Oxford Companion to Art, to Twentieth-Century Art, and to the Decorative Arts--and with hundreds of new entries added, this authoritative, one-volume reference offers over three thousand entries on almost every aspect of Western art, as well as the most essential features of Asian art. Here you will find the answer to almost any question pertaining to the world of art. In what museum is Parmigianino's Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror exhibited today? Who coined the term "happening"? What are color field painting, hard edge painting, and op art, who are the most representative artists of these schools, and what are their best works? How does camaieu differ from grisaille? What is the most richly endowed museum in the world? As a further aid the Dictionary offers an extensive system of cross references, guiding readers to a wealth of additional information on almost any topic of interest. Covering the entire history of art, this wide-ranging and up-to-date guide is an indispensable reference for scholars, for students, and for art enthusiasts of every kind. It is also a browser's delight, filled with fascinating facts about the personalities who people the world of art.
LC Classification Number
N33.O93 1994

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