The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists (Oxford Quick Reference)

By Ian Chilvers

Book Overview

Based on the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Art, this is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to Western art--from ancient Greece to the present day. For this third edition, new entries have been added on younger, contemporary artists such as Damien Hirst, Julian Schnabel, and Rachel Whiteread, and the existing entries have been thoroughly revised and updated. With over 2,500 entries, arranged in A-Z order for ease of reference, this is an ideal book for students and for anyone who enjoys visiting art galleries and exhibitions. There are entries on artists, painting, sculpture, the graphic arts, leading collectors, dealers, and patrons, museums and galleries, and materials and techniques, many enlivened by quotations from artists and critics. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists is an engaging and reliable companion for anyone with an interest in the history of art--from Giotto to Gilbert & George.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198604777
• ISBN13: 9780198604778
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.3" x 1.4" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

1/2... Indispensable Reference and Guide to the World of Art

For a long time now,"The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists" has been my guide and reference in relation to art and it's world. This reliable and comprehensive guide is a good source for information on artists, major works of art, schools in relation to the art scene, and the various movements and genres throughout it's history. One can come across well-written entries on "The Dying Gaul", Michelangelo, Impressionism, Bauhaus, and many others. The writing focuses primarily on the subject and his / her / it's influence, with a touch of the right amount of personal information to give it a considerably well-rounded, professional whole. Vast and informative, this classic reference guide is one of the best in the field. I look forward to purchasing the latest edition. - This is a review of the 1990 edition