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The Penguin Dictionary of Art and Artists: Seventh Edition (Dictionary, Penguin) Paperback – January 1, 1998

by Peter Murray (Author), Linda Murray (Author)
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Fully revised for this seventh edition, The Penguin Dictionary of Art and Artists is one of the most comprehensive and detailed reference works available on the subject. It contains: entries on all the major artists of the last seven centuries; short, incisive biographies of over 1,200 artists, including many new entries on modern American artists; evaluations of the works of the greatest artists and their location; expositions of the best-known groups or schools of artists; descriptions of artistic techniques; and styles and definitions of artistic movements.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0140513000
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Revised, Subsequent edition (January 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780140513004
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140513004
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 5.08 x 1.43 inches
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emwillmore
5.0 out of 5 stars Latest edition of Art and Artists
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2013
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An excellent update of this classic guide, with extended and new entries that now bring it fully up to date
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Shawn Pamplin
4.0 out of 5 stars the art dictionary is very useful; however
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2016
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Generally, the art dictionary is very useful; however, I which it would have "broken down" each word like an average dictionary does. That's why it received a "4."
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Anthony Trendl
5.0 out of 5 stars Art Education for the Non-Artist
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2008
I am a writer, not an artist, and thoroughly appreciate "The Penguin Dictionary of Art And Artists" by Peter and Linda Murray.

Though a dictionary, I am using it as a primer. While I am aware of major movements, schools and the artists, and, of course, the most major of works, there is so much I missed that I am reading now. Getting deeper into Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh is a must, as is learning about Dada (I am glad that never stuck).

As I read other materials in my attempt to acquire and bone up in all the arts (music, literature and the visual arts), this is becoming a strong tool for cross-referencing periods in artistic development, especially from a Western hemisphere perspective.

Each entry is encyclopedic, not like a dictionary. There are no etymologies or pronunciation help, just definitions.

What pleases me most is that I understand what I am reading. Lacking the rich artistic vocabulary is no problem. Everything is explained intelligently, simply but not superficially.

I fully recommend "The Penguin Dictionary of Art And Artists" by Peter and Linda Murray.

Anthony Trendl
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Renee Thorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reference for the Art History Student
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2001
Excellent reference for art history research, art criticism, or for deciphering someone else's writing about art.
Examples of entries: academy, encaustic wax, Lembruck, Suprematism. So there are techniques, movements, institutions, and individual artists... all explained concisely but with essential dates and details.
Saves lots of time when you need to refer to some movement or influencing artist but don't want to get caught up in an enormous amount of data.
Western art only. (You won't find Buddha, Sumi-e, etc).
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Dana Blouch
4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2000
As an art education major this book came in handy. It is a great reference for anyone who wants to learn more about an artist as a person and as an artist. It gives short bios on many different artists from different periods through art history. It was well worth the money.
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Rabbit Shoe
2.0 out of 5 stars Same book, different cover, older edition.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019
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The edition I received is older than the one in the image (it even has a totally different cover) and is in shabbier shape than I anticipated.

The pages are clean and readable, and it usable ( there is one large fold by “William Blake”).

I just wish I had recieved what was pictured.
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B. G. Strand
5.0 out of 5 stars COMPREHENSIVE BIO COLLECTION
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2022
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The definitive & comprehensive book of art bios (in this its 7th edition) in over 600pages.Full of informative fascinating facts (& pertinent quotations) along with helpful critiques .A very readable (albeit inevitably a precis) reference book to dip into or study
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2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
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printing font size too small.
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Trevor Young
4.0 out of 5 stars Good collection.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2014
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I got this book as I needed to look up quite a few artists for some friends quiz, I would have given it 5 stars but there was a lack of oriental artists and was mainly European. Otherwise it's a good book.
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