The Oxford Dictionary of Art - Hardcover

Chilvers, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198661339 ISBN 13: 9780198661337

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1988

Synopsis

This dictionary is a new single-volume reference work providing a guide to the art of the western world up to the present day. It draws on the Oxford Companions to "Art", "Twentieth Century Art" and the "Decorative Arts"and also includes a large number of entries omitted from the above texts. There are critiques of the major and many of the lesser known artists. Movements, groups, styles and ideas, ranging from Byzantine to Junk Art are discussed in their historical context. Special terms and processes are explained, for example how frescoes were made and the meaning of "salomonica" or double dipper. The scope of the dictionary is wide, covering not only drawing, painting and sculpture, but also many of the applied arts such a mosaic, silk-screen printing, tapestry and landscape design. Locations of works of art are given and the principle patrons identified wherever possible. Separate entries are included for many of the well-established collectors and patrons, art historians and art dealers.

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Review

"Lastingly useful...succinct and readable accounts (browsing is a pleasure) of artists, styles, movements, art forms, materials, and techniques will undoubtedly earn it an honorable place on many bookshelves."--Times Literary Supplement "Lastingly useful...succinct and readable accounts (browsing is a pleasure) of artists, styles, movements, art forms, materials, and techniques will undoubtedly earn it an honorable place on many bookshelves."--Times Literary Supplement "Lastingly useful...succinct and readable accounts (browsing is a pleasure) of artists, styles, movements, art forms, materials, and techniques will undoubtedly earn it an honorable place on many bookshelves."--Times Literary Supplement "Lastingly useful...succinct and readable accounts (browsing is a pleasure) of artists, styles, movements, art forms, materials, and techniques will undoubtedly earn it an honorable place on many bookshelves."--Times Literary Supplement

About the Author

About the Editor Ian Chilvers is an art historian and freelance editor and writer. He is the co-author of A-Z of Art and Artists.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198661339
• ISBN 13: 9780198661337
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 558