Benezit Dictionary of Artists
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Description for Benezit Dictionary of Artists
Hardcover. Num Pages: 20608 pages, 11046 illustrations. BIC Classification: AFC; AFF; AFK; GBCB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 358 x 305 x 620. Weight in Grams: 28444.
The Benezit Dictionary of Artists, published since 1911, is a landmark reference work in Art History, a magnificent 14 volume biographical dictionary of painters, sculptors, draftsmen, and engravers from around the world and across history. With entries on over 175,000 artists, the Benezit is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources on artists. Unique features include the dictionary's coverage of obscure artists and the inclusion of images of artists' signatures, monograms, and stamps. Entries are clear and concise, and often contain auction records, museum holdings, and bibliographies. Valued for both its wide coverage of lesser-known artists and ... Read more
The Benezit Dictionary of Artists, published since 1911, is a landmark reference work in Art History, a magnificent 14 volume biographical dictionary of painters, sculptors, draftsmen, and engravers from around the world and across history. With entries on over 175,000 artists, the Benezit is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources on artists. Unique features include the dictionary's coverage of obscure artists and the inclusion of images of artists' signatures, monograms, and stamps. Entries are clear and concise, and often contain auction records, museum holdings, and bibliographies. Valued for both its wide coverage of lesser-known artists and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
20608
Condition
New
Number of Pages
20608
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199773787
SKU
V9780199773787
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About Oup Usa
Emmanuel Benezit is the original author, this edition was edited and published by Editions Gründ.
Reviews for Benezit Dictionary of Artists
From CHOICE: "Benezit's work has served as a mainstay for art historians, researchers, collectors, and dealers. Best known for its references to obscure artists, along with samples of their signatures or marks, it is the book of first (and last!) resort in tracking down biographical information." From Library Journal: "Bottom Line: This authoritative and useful work is the ... Read more