This comprehensive and authoritative dictionary covers Western art from ancient Greece to the present day. It includes over 2,500 clear and concise entries on styles and movements, materials and techniques, as well as museums and galleries. It also contains biographical entries of artists, critics, collectors, dealers, and benefactors, with places and full birth and death dates.

For this new edition, the entries have been reviewed and updated, with more than fifty new entries added, including those for Tracey Emin and Jack Vettriano. Readers with interests in specific areas will benefit from the categorized list of all entries, a valuable innovation that facilitates immediate searching for specific collectors or 18th-century artists.

Written with interest and many entries brought to life by excerpts from artists and critics, this dictionary is an enjoyable read. The A-Z structure and categorized list make it ideal for quick reference. This significant new edition is essential for students and teachers of art, design, art theory, and art history, as well as being perfect for artists and visitors to exhibitions and art galleries.

• Pages: 720
• Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm