The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms

by Michael Clarke

Book Overview

From Baroque to Postmodernism, batik to mezzotint, and canvas to porcelain, this new dictionary provides succinct and accessible explanations of over 1,650 terms used in the wide variety of visual media that makes up the art world. - Features extensive coverage of periods and styles throughout art history - Includes many materials, techniques, technical and foreign terms - Explains philosophical terms and methodologies

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192800434
• ISBN13: 9780192800435
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 4.9"

Customer Reviews

GREAT FOR LOOKING UP TERMS FAST!

THIS BOOK IS GREAT FOR LOOKING UP TERMS FAST! I TOOK THE PRAXIS II ART TEST EARLIER THIS MONTH AND IT HELP REFRESH MY MEMORY TO SEVERAL KEY TERMS ON THE TEST. THOUGH I RECOMMEND ORDERING OTHER ART TEXT BOOKS IF STUDYING FOR A TEACHERS EXAM.