Gowing, Sir Lawrence ( Ed ) <br/><br/>
The encyclopedia of visual art 

 - London  Encyclopaedia Britannica Educa  1983 
 - 768 
<br/><br/> Ranging over a vast and fascinating spectrum of world art, each article in this invaluable work of reference is the work of a specialist writer. All are illustrated with superb color reproductions. In addition the book also contains some special features which are of two kinds: "Gallery Studies" which explore and illustrate themes such as Mochica effigy vases in pre-Columbian art, or Romantic landscape painting in Europe; and "Close Studies" which focus on particular works like the Antioch Chalice or Gustave Courbet's "The Artist's Studio". Volume two A Biographical Dictionary of Artists is a guide to the figures who have dominated the visual arts throughout the ages. Each article summarises the development of an artist's style and important works against a background of relevant biographical information and assesses his lasting contribution to the arts. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0852291876 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/> Arts & recreation--History--Arts <br/>Geographic treatment<br/>Biography
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>703 GOW  / 11469