The Oxford Dictionary of American Art and Artists

The Oxford Dictionary of American Art and Artists

Author: Ann Lee Morgan

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 0195373219

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In this dictionary of American art, 945 alphabetically arranged entries cover painters, sculptors, graphic artists, photographers, printmakers, and contemporary hybrid artists, along with important aspects of the cultural infrastructure.


Artists from Latin American Cultures

Artists from Latin American Cultures

Author: Kristin G. Congdon

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2002-10-30

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 0313091196

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Latin Americans have long been relegated to the cultural background, obscured by the dominant European culture. This biographical dictionary profiles 75 artists from the United States and 13 nations of Central and South America and the Caribbean, including painters, sculptors, photographers, muralists, printmakers, installation artists, and performance artists. Some of their works recall pre-Columbian times; others confront the cultural imperialism of the U.S. over Latin America; and many explore how the dominant elements of culture can affect identities of class, gender, and sexuality. Profiled artists range from the renowned to the little-known: Frida Kahlo; Tina Modotti; Diego Rivera; Myrna Baez; Raquel Forner; Patrocino Barela; and many more. Color photographs are provided for many of the works. Each entry includes information about the artist's childhood, schooling, creative growth, and artistic styles and themes. Exemplary artworks and influences are described, along with a look at popular and critical responses. Supplemental features include artist cross references, a glossary of essential terms from the art world, and a number of vivid photos portraying the artists in their creative environments.


German Immigrant Artists in America

German Immigrant Artists in America

Author: Peter C. Merrill

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 9780810832664

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In addition to American sources, draws from German sources not generally consulted by historians of American art. Presents biographical sketches of German and German-speaking painters, graphic artists, engravers, lithographers, sculptors, and some stained glass designers who arrived in North America from the colonial period to the 20th century. The bibliographic references are article specific. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


The Prestel Dictionary of Art and Artists in the 20th Century

The Prestel Dictionary of Art and Artists in the 20th Century

Author: Frank Zöllner

Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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"This full-color, one-volume dictionary provides a guide through the maze of twentieth-century art. Including artists, movements, photographers, techniques, styles, and turn-of-the-century precursors, The Prestel Dictionary of Art and Artists in the 20th Century draws on the expertise of over sixty art historians to give a comprehensive description and interpretation of the last artistic century. Concise entries, all specially commissioned for this book, and many illustrated with works in color, cover the questions raised by encounters with modern art. Cross-references provide links between artists, concepts, and techniques, and a selected bibliography gives the latest and best books for further reading."--Rabat de la jaquette.


Concise Dictionary of Women Artists

Concise Dictionary of Women Artists

Author: Delia Gaze

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-04-03

Total Pages: 786

ISBN-13: 1136599010

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This book includes some 200 complete entries from the award-winning Dictionary of Women Artists, as well as a selection of introductory essays from the main volume.


Modern Chinese Artists

Modern Chinese Artists

Author: Michael Sullivan

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2006-04-03

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0520244494

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An important reference source for scholars and students of modern Chinese art, collectors, museums and libraries, dealers and auction houses. It includes biographical entries for approximately 800 Chinese artists who grew up or were trained in China and who are likely to be represented in collections, exhibitions, and auctions within and outside China.


Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry

Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry

Author: Keith Hatschek

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-15

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1538111446

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The US music industry is an exciting, fast-paced, marketplace which brings together creative and business interests to connect artists with audiences. This book traces the history of the music industry from the Colonial era to the present day, identifying trends and the innovative leaders who have shaped its course. This volume embraces the diversity of the American music industry, spanning classical to country and hip hop to heavy metal. Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes that provide a comprehensive directory of college music business programs and a listing of all relevant music industry trade associations, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important artists, managers, companies, industry terminology and significant trade associations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the business of music.