Dictionary of Art and Artists

Synopsis of Dictionary of Art and Artists

«The Penguin Dictionary of Art and Artists» is the reference work by Peter Murray and Linda Murray, published by Penguin in paperback (480 pages).

A reference work with entries on the major artists of the last seven centuries and brief biographies of more than 1,200 painters, sculptors and engravers. Includes assessments of works and their locations, artistic movements and schools, and definitions of techniques and art terms.

The text is in English. It is the sixth edition, revised and expanded, of a work originally published in 1959, in the Penguin Reference series.

A reference work intended for art enthusiasts, students or professionals seeking quick information on artists, movements and techniques.