A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art

Synopsis of A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art

«A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art» is Ian Chilvers's art dictionary, published by Oxford Paperbacks in paperback (688 pages, in English).

Brings together twentieth-century art in a single volume: movements and styles such as Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, with terms, techniques, schools, galleries, exhibitions and prizes. Includes biographies of artists, collectors, critics, dealers and patrons, with major names and also peripheral figures.

Compiled by Ian Chilvers, editor of The Oxford Dictionary of Art, and published in 1999 in the Oxford Paperback Reference series.

For students, enthusiasts and art professionals who need a reference work in English on twentieth-century art.