Random House Dictionary of Art and Artists [Abridged] [Paperback]

David Piper (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Random House Reference; Abridged edition (March 24, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679730303
• ISBN-13: 978-0679730309
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,855,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of info!, May 29, 2000

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This review is from: Random House Dictionary of Art and Artists (Paperback)

There is definitely much to be said for this encyclopedia and the number of artists per square inch it manages to cover without being too heavy to lift (and no, the type is not too small to read). The coverage of obsure and not-so-obscure artists is so thorough that one has to wonder if a "your artist is in here or your money back!" guarantee came with the book! My only major complaint is that the book does seem to be a little short on black and female artists (Frida Kahlo is omitted, which isn't a big loss; Henry Ossawa Tanner is also omitted, which IS a problem.) I hope that a new edition will appear that will correct this problem. In the meantime, I would suggest bringing this book on your next visit to your local art museum. Trust me--you will learn a lot.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It it the first concise book of art and artists, July 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Random House Dictionary of Art and Artists (Paperback)

It not only contains brief histories of Western artists from A to Z, but also gives an explanation of art terms, mediums, styles, and vocabulary. Perfect for anyone.