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

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

The Dictionary has also been enriched with the addition of over 100 links to selected entries, which are accessed and kept updated through a companion website. These links add another dimension to the printed book, illustrating various materials and techniques, as well as providing easy access to significant collections available online.

From abstract art to woodcuts, and from the Baroque Renaissance to ziggurats, this easy-to-read dictionary is the ideal reference source for art students and all related subjects, for gallery visitors, and for anyone interested in the visual arts.

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 13x13cm