The Art of Art History: A Critical Anthology
The Dictionary of Art
This is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference work for art history.
Print version is in the library (not an e-book)
Encyclopedia of Native American Artists - 2008
Indigenous North Americans have continuously made important contributions to the field of art in the U.S. and Canada, yet have been severely under-recognized and under-represented. Native artists work in diverse media, some of which are considered art (sculpture, painting, photography), while others have been considered craft (works on cloth, basketry, ceramics).Some artists feel strongly about working from a position as a Native artist, while others prefer to produce art not connected to a particular cultural tradition.
Harper Collins Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques
Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance - 2003
Provides rich detail on all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe. Nearly half the entries are biographical, covering artists, thinkers, statesman, and reformers. A table of European ruling houses and a table showing the dates when cities and countries changed from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar are also included.
