| American Indians. 3
volumes. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, c1995. Concordia University Library Call # Reference
E76.2 A45 1995
Some coverage of Canadian native groups included in the
1129 brief articles covering more than 275 North American tribes. Wide range of topics
including cultural issues, historical and contemporary issues, as well as biographies.
Longer articles include bibliographies.
Art and Architecture Thesaurus (AAT)
An online guide to finding correct terms used in many
other indexes (from The Getty).
ArtLex
On-line art dictionary of definitions, pronunciation
notes, quotations, etc.
The Bullfinch Guide to Art History: a
Comprehensive Survey and Dictionary of Western Art and Architecture.
Boston: Little, Brown and Co., c1996. Concordia University Library Call # Reference N 380
B78 1996
Although the coverage of Canadian art and artists is
minimal, this work provides definitions of art and architectural terms. Consists of two
parts; the first section includes lengthy essays covering various themes and periods.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists.
New York : Oxford University Press, 1996. Concordia University Library Call # Reference N
33 C59 1996
Originally published in 1988, this second edition
includes more than 100 new entries. Covers prehistory to present, but does not include
artists born after 1945. Brief entries include biographies, art-related terms, and art
movements. Major Canadian artists included.
Descriptive and Visual Dictionary of Objects.
Volume 1. Ottawa: Canadian Heritage, Parks Canada, c1997. Concordia University Library
Call # Reference AM 211 D47 1997
Based on Parks Canada classification system, this work
provides definitions of numerous objects falling into three categories: housing and its
components, domestic interiors, and clothing and personal accessories. Ethnographic
perspective. Codified bibliography and a bilingual index of terms.
The Dictionary of Art. New York: Grove's
Dictionaries, 1996. Concordia University Library Call # Reference N 31 D5 1996.
Over 45,000 short entries including approximately 20,000
biographies are presented in this comprehensive and authoritative work. Coverage of Canada
includes articles on artistic styles, schools, groups and movements, buildings and
building types. Bibliographies and cross- references. Numerous illustrations. See
The
Grove Dictionary of Art Online.
Dictionary of Symbols in Western Art.
New York: Facts on File, 1995. Concordia University Library Call # Reference N 7740 C29
1995
Short entries provide coverage of symbols related to
saints, martyrs, mythical, biblical and religious characters and episodes. Intended to
serve as an introduction to the meaning of works of art. Many entries provide references
to literary sources. Illustrations and cross-references.
Dictionnaire des termes de l'art:
anglais-francais & francais-anglais. Paris: Maison du dictionnaire, 1994.
Concordia University Library Call # Reference N 33 F47 1994
Terms listed are used in the descriptions of works of art
or related to art techniques. Organized into two sections: French-English and
English-French listings. A small third section includes colour and black and white
illustrations.
Dictionnaire international des arts. 2
volumes. Paris: Bordas, c1979. Concordia University Library Call # Reference N 33 C34
1979.
French language dictionary. Covers art, aesthetics, and
various topics such as museums, archaeology in 4000 brief articles. Biographical
information is a major component. Covers all countries and all periods including
contemporary issues. Overview of Canadian art as well as entries for major Canadian
artists. Illustrations include colour plates.
Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology.
4 volumes. Gloucester, MA: P. Smith, 1960. Concordia University Library Call # Reference
B41 B3 1960
Comprehensive coverage of terms. Concise entries defining
terminology in the areas of aesthetics, anthropology, art, art theories, criticism, and
perception.
Encyclopedia of Drawing Materials, Technique and
Style. London: BT Batsford, 1982. Concordia University Library Call # Reference
N33 A58
Although the intended audience is practicing artists, the
100 detailed entries of terms specifically dealing with drawing and illustration will also
prove useful for Art History students. Entries accompanied by illustrations with an index
to artists' works used.
Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 8 volumes.
New York: Macmillan , 1972. Concordia University Library Call # Reference B41 E5.
Authoritative and comprehensive coverage of all aspects
of philosophy and related disciplines. Articles of varying length cover topics such
as aesthetics, authenticity, feminist aesthetics, and perception. Bibliographies and
cross-references.
Encyclopaedia of World Art. New York ;
Toronto: McGraw-Hill, 1959-c1983. Concordia University Library Call # Reference N 31 E5
Coverage of representational arts: architecture,
sculpture and painting; includes all periods and geographical areas. Three types of
articles, historical conceptual, and geographic, are arranged alphabetically. Extensive
article on Canada provides a brief overview, including discussion of native groups. Colour
plates and illustrations. Bibliographies.
Glossary of Art, Architecture and Design since
1945. London: Library Association Publishing, 1992. Concordia University Library
Call # Reference N 34 W34 1992
An update to the 1977 edition, this work provides over
150 new entries account for terms now found in the literature. All areas of the field from
art administration to concepts such as post-modern and pluralism have been included. Terms
related to computer and electronic arts and technological aspects have been updated. Black
and white illustrations. Cross-references and bibliographies.
Guide to Art. London: Bloomsbury, 1996.
Concordia University Library Call # Reference N 33 G85 1996
Although the coverage of Canadian art and artists is
minimal, this work provides definitions of art and architectural terms. Consists of two
parts; the first section includes lengthy essays covering various themes and periods.
Looking at Prints, Drawings, and Watercolours: A
Guide to Technical Terms. London : British Museum Publications in association
with the J. Paul Getty Museum (Malibu, CA), c1988. Concordia University Library Call #
Reference N 33 G65 1988
Brief definitions of terms commonly used for prints,
drawings and watercolours. Colour and black and white illustrations.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Art. 5
volumes. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1969. Concordia University Library Call # Reference N
33 M23
Numerous artist's biographies as well as articles on
styles, periods, cities, buildings, museums and definitions. Although there is no overview
of Canadian art, there are short entries for some Canadian artists.
Native America in the Twentieth Century
New York: Garland Pub., 1994. Concordia University Library Call # Reference E 76.2 N36
1994
Native viewpoint on various topics including an overview
on art and architecture, textiles, sculpture, painting, pottery and arts and crafts.
The Oxford Dictionary of Art. New York:
Oxford University Press, 1997. Concordia University Library Call # Reference N 33 O93 1997
Comprehensive overview of Western art forms and of
individual artists from antiquity to contemporary. Architecture is not included while
painting, sculpture and graphic arts or design are. No major article on Canadian art, but
articles on well-known Canadian artists and movements are included. Cross-references.
The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Art and
Artists. New York, NY: Thames and Hudson, 1994. Concordia University Library Call
# Reference N 31 T48 1994
This revised and expanded edition covers paintings
sculptures, drawings and prints and artists and historical styles and movements including
contemporary art. Over 2500 entries and 400 illustrations. Canadian coverage is minimal.
Cross references.
Words of Art
An on-line glossary of theory and criticism for the
visual arts.
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