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Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Arts: (Vol-5) by volume editor, John Julius Norwich

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York; Oxford University Press; 1990Edition: 1st edDescription: 499 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 0198691378
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 700.3 NOR 10068
Summary: This volume covers art, architecture, dance, music, theatre and literature from pre-history to the present. Over 3000 entries explain all the major and many minor art-forms and their terminologies, list the achievements of the world's greatest cultural figures and describe different kinds of visual art and musical styles and instruments. The book introduces the general reader to the arts of every continent. Written by over 65 contributors, the entries range in length from 50 to 1000 words. Longer entries give an overview of notable literatures, arts and music, with selected cross-references that lead the reader to more detailed entries.
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Covers art, architecture, dance, decorative art, music, theatre, literature, from prehistoric to modern times with over 3,000 entries and extensive cross‑references
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Highly illustrated with color photographs and diagrams

This volume covers art, architecture, dance, music, theatre and literature from pre-history to the present. Over 3000 entries explain all the major and many minor art-forms and their terminologies, list the achievements of the world's greatest cultural figures and describe different kinds of visual art and musical styles and instruments. The book introduces the general reader to the arts of every continent. Written by over 65 contributors, the entries range in length from 50 to 1000 words. Longer entries give an overview of notable literatures, arts and music, with selected cross-references that lead the reader to more detailed entries.

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