The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms

Michael Clarke and Deborah Clarke

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms provides 1,800 entries on art terms, critical periods, and styles in the visual arts. The quick reference format includes materials, techniques, and foreign terms essential for navigating the current visual climate. Featuring clear definitions of movements and media, from Baroque to Minimalism, aquatint to raku, and canvas to Venetian glass, this publication provides succinct and accessible explanations of art terms. The full text of this reference work is available and searchable in Oxford Art Online, and is also cross-searchable with Grove Art Online content.


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