The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms
- ISBN-10
- 0199569924
- ISBN-13
- 9780199569922
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-07-08
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Michael Clarke
Description
Covers a wide range of terms from the visual art world, including materials, techniques, and important styles and periods. Revised and updated to reflect the recent development and expanded with new entries focusing primarily on modern and contemporary art materials and techniques.
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