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Author : Joan M. Marter
Release : 2011
Genre : Architecture
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Book Rating : 791/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art by : Joan M. Marter
Download or read book The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art written by Joan M. Marter. This book was released on 2011. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged in alphabetical order, these 5 volumes encompass the history of the cultural development of America with over 2300 entries.
Author : Milton Rugoff
Release : 1973
Genre : Art
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Book Synopsis The Britannica encyclopedia of American art by : Milton Rugoff
Download or read book The Britannica encyclopedia of American art written by Milton Rugoff. This book was released on 1973. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gerard C. Wertkin
Release : 2004-08-02
Genre : Reference
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Book Rating : 146/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of American Folk Art by : Gerard C. Wertkin
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Folk Art written by Gerard C. Wertkin. This book was released on 2004-08-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.
Author : Jane Turner
Release : 2000
Genre : Art
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Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of American Art Before 1914 by : Jane Turner
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Art Before 1914 written by Jane Turner. This book was released on 2000. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This alphabetically arranged volume covers all the major artistic developments in the USA from the Colonial period until 1914, with the start of World War I.
Author : Gerald W. R. Ward
Release : 2008
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 917/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art by : Gerald W. R. Ward
Download or read book The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art written by Gerald W. R. Ward. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques deals with all aspects of materials, techniques, conservation, and restoration in both traditional and nontraditional media, including ceramics, sculpture, metalwork, painting, works on paper, textiles, video, digital art, and more. Drawing upon the expansive scholarship in The Dictionary of Art and adding new entries, this work is a comprehensive reference resource for artists, art dealers, collectors, curators, conservators, students, researchers, and scholars." "Similar in design to The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts, this one-volume reference work contains articles of various lengths in alphabetical order. The shorter, more factual articles are combined with larger, multi-section articles tracing the development of materials and techniques in various geographical locations. The Encyclopedia provides unparalleled scope and depth, and it offers fully updated articles and bibliography as well as over 150 illustrations and color plates." "The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques offers scholarly information on materials and techniques in art for anyone who studies, creates, collects, or deals in works of art. The entries are written to be accessible to a wide range of readers, and the work is designed as a reliable and convenient resource covering this essential area in the visual arts."
