Soon after the founding of the Grolier Club in 1884, a Library Committee was established "to gather together for the use of the members all the standard bibliographical works, as well as books relatin
One of the greatest sculptors of the later Middle Ages, Tilman Riemenschneider (c. 1460-1531) struck a rare balance between formal elegance and expressive strength. His sculpture is noted for such inn
Rather than a life of the Italian printmaker, this text seeks to describe and define the process used by Marcantonio Raimondi to produce prints by copying paintings (in the case of Raphael) or other p
This book surveys for the first time the evolution of English collecting. Edward Chaney begins with the background history of European collecting, focusing in particular on Italy’s formative role in t
This reader, a companion to The Open University’s four-volume Art of the Twentieth Century series, offers a variety of writings by art historians and art theorists. The writings were originally publis
Designed as a comprehensive supplement to Janson's History of Art, Sixth Edition, Hartt's Art, Fourth Edition, Gardner's Art Through the Ages, Eleventh Edition, and Stokstad's Art History (Revised) —
Developed in response to the needs of learners engaged in the study of art, design, and architecture, this dictionary is succinct, lightweight, and thorough in its lexical entries. Its simplicity, siz
This incredible treasury of more than 2,500 logos were selected from over 10,000 submissions from the 500 best design firms in America. No wonder The Big Book of Logos has become a must-have for eve
From the Renaissance and Mannerism to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, from the Gothic Revival to the Arts and Crafts Movement, and Art Nouveau, the rich and varied history of Western Art is here
Boasting well over 6,000 contributors from 12 countries, the Dictionary offers its readers authoritative and comprehensive global coverage. A resource for both art and cultural studies, the Dictionary
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, scholarly interest in ceramics is at an all-time high. As a vehicle for much-needed synthesis, Ceramics in America is an interdisciplinary annual journal
While setting the historical development and theoretical aspects in context, the author also addresses in detail the various techniques and materials used in the course of the operations. In addition,
This book explores how and why the influential Norwegian artist Edvard Munch exploited late nineteenth-century physiologyas a means to express the Symbolist soul. Munch’s series of paintings through t
Mrs. Tependris-the eccentric, dramatic, lovable, and awardwinning brainchild of artist Konstantin Kakanias-is seeking to find greater meaning in her life. In doing so, she becomes obsessed with her pe
Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin 20 Best Bets for Student Researchers 2002This lavishly illustrated full-color encyclopedia provides a complete survey of world art from prehistory to the present. Mor
