The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms

Second Edition

Michael Clarke

Oxford Quick Reference

More than 1,900 entries covering periods, styles, materials, well-known schools, foreign terms, techniques, and art historical terms
Revised and completely updated content to reflect changes since 2001
More than 100 new entries covering modern and contemporary art techniques and materials
Over 100 entry-level weblinks, accessible and kept updated via a companion website
Authored by Michael Clarke, an eminent expert in the field and currently the Director of the National Gallery of Scotland

New to this Edition:

More than 100 new entries covering modern and contemporary art, including Agit-prop, industrial design, and White Cube
Over 100 entry-level weblinks, accessible and kept updated via a companion website
Revision and expansion of the existing entries to reflect changes since 2001
Virtual thumbtabs to increase ease of browsing

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms

Second Edition

Michael Clarke

Description

The Concise Dictionary of Art Terms is an accessible and useful A-Z covering a wide range of terms from the visual art world, including materials, techniques, and important styles and periods.

In this new edition, the text has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. It has also been expanded with more than 100 brand new entries, focusing primarily on modern and contemporary art materials and techniques.

The Dictionary has also been enhanced with the addition of over 100 weblinks to selected entries, which are accessed and kept up-to-date via a companion website. These links will add another dimension to the print book by visually illustrating various materials and techniques, whilst also providing easy access to important collections that are freely available online.

From abstract art to woodcuts, and the Baroque Revival to ziggurats, this highly browsable dictionary is the ideal reference source for students of Art and all related subjects, for gallery visitors, and for all people interested in the visual arts.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms

Second Edition

Michael Clarke

Oxford Quick Reference

Author Information

Michael Clarke, Director of the National Gallery of Scotland

Contributors:

Deborah Clarke - previously Assistant Keeper, Decorative Arts at Manchester City Art Galleries. Now works as Assistant Curator for the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.