The Oxford Dictionary of Art by Ian Chilvers (Editor)Call Number: View online [ANU staff and students only]
ISBN: 9780198604761
Publication Date: 2004
Covering Western art from the ancient world to the present day, the Oxford Dictionary of Art provides a careful balance of fact and critical appraisal ranging across painting, sculpture, drawing, and the applied arts. Over 3000 entries provide the reader with information on a wide range of people and subjects, including: artists; critics; collectors; dealers; patrons; museums; art schools; materials; and techniques. The Dictionary also includes an updated contextual chronology of major works, as well as a practical directory of museums and galleries around the world.