Benezit dictionary of artists book

The benezit dictionary of artists, published since 1911, is a landmark reference work in art history, a magnificent 14 volume biographical dictionary of painters, sculptors, draftsmen, and engravers from around the world and across history. Benezit dictionary of artists local business facebook. Yarnall abbott artist and art publications yarnall abbott. Illustrated with facsimiles of some artists signatures. Benezit is published for the first time in english at last. The site also includes thematic guides to subjects such as british visual satire, however these are much less numerous than the biographical articles benezit complements our existing subscription to grove art online formerly the grove macmillan dictionary of art. Art dealer who authored an important biographical dictionary of artists dictionnaire critique et documentaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs.

Since 1911, the benezit dictionary of artists has been the unrivaled, indispensable work of reference for art historians, dealers, collectors and students. Best known for its references to obscure artists, along with samples of their signatures or marks, it is the book of first and last. From choice benezit s work has served as a mainstay for art historians, researchers, collectors, and dealers. Louise blouin media benezit dictionary of artists in. All these combine to make the 2006 benezit dictionary of artists even more compelling and useful to a wider audience than ever before. Artist signature identification database directory. Benezit dictionary of artists valerie cassel oliver. Provides a single portal for searching across several major art encyclopedias and dictionaries, including grove art online, benezit dictionary of artists, encyclopedia of aesthetics, the oxford companion to western art, and the concise oxford dictionary of art terms. It was published by editions grund in paris but has been sold to oxford university press. Benezit dictionary of british graphic artists and illustrators. It also includes biographical entries for artists, critics, collectors, dealers, and patrons, with. Covering western art from the ancient greeks to the present day, this bestselling and authoritative dictionary is more wideranging than any comparable reference work. Since its first publication in 1911, the benezit dictionary of artists has become one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources of artists biographies. Includes 149,000 biographies as well as exhibition histories and over 11,000 images of artists.

It contains over 2,500 clear and concise entries on styles and movements, materials and techniques, and museums and galleries. Ambrose andrews artist and art publications ambrose. Benezit provides both the amateur and the professional with important factual information about almost any painter, sculptor, engraver or draftsman of all countries and schools, from antiquity to the present day. Through a single gateway, users can access and crosssearch oxfords acclaimed, regularly updated art reference works. Oxford dictionary of art and artists oxford reference. This new benezit has taken 5 years to create and completely surpasses the 1999 french edition and incorporates thousands of new or updated entries, making this an. Benezit dictionary of artists, revered for its global scope and its excellent coverage of european artists is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources of artists biographies available. The benezit dictionary of artists is now available online for the first time via oxford art online. The 2006 english edition of the benezit, plus emendations and new articles will be made available online in fall 2011 via the oxford art online portal.

With nearly 170,000 entries on artists from antiquity to the present day and featuring regular updates, benezit is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources on artists in. The classic french artist encyclopedia, dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs benezit or benezit for short, one of the most popular, best selling, and widely consulted art reference books in the world has again been revised, expanded, and heres the best part translated into english. The benezit dictionary of british graphic artists and illustrators consists of over 3,000 entries on a range of british artists, from medieval manuscript illuminators to contemporary cartoonists. The reading room does have copies of biographical dictionaries, including the benezit dictionary of artists, which you are welcome to consult. Benezit dictionary of artists oxford university press. Dunbier, lonnie pierson editor the artists bluebook 34,000 north american artists to march 2005. Dictionary of painters, sculptors and graphic artists french edition by e. Benezit dictionary of artists bok 9780199773787 bokus. He has been painting since the age of six, alongside camille pissarro and alfred sisley at home. Benezit dictionary of artists, 9780199773787, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oxford art online and benezit dictionary of artists nsw. It is a revised and updated edition of this classic encyclopaedia of artists.

The benezit dictionary of artists in french, benezit. Benezit and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Two outstanding reference sources, the dictionary of art and benezit dictionary of artists, previously only available in book form, are now available online. Benezit, e benezit dictionary of artists, english version and online fourteen volumes 0 no 2005 inc. A comprehensive and definitive resource for artists biographies, published since 1911. Benezit dictionary of artists oi oxford university press. Oxford academic oxford university press 22,009 views 2. In 1898, felix becker launched an initiative to write a comprehensive dictionary of artists, architects and decorators, the first volume of. The most comprehensive listing on an artist available anywhere. The benezit dictionary of artists, a foundational tool for the study of art history duration. Supreme court decisions dating back to 1790with an intuitive interface that offers quick discovery across all content types, personalization features such as alerts and saved searches and a collaborative workspace with shared folders and annotated documents.

Benezit dictionary of artists online book library blog. Oxford art online offers access to the most authoritative, inclusive, and easily searchable online art resources available today. Art full text selectively indexes and abstracts articles from more than 600 periodicals, yearbooks, and museum bulletins published throughout the world. A useful name standard is the gettys union list of artist names.

Benezit, inscribed as titled and with artist s monogram, and dated 1909 and 1973 on the reverse oil on canvas 18 x 15 inches. Benezit dictionary of artists by oxford university press. Emmanuel charleslouis benezit french, 18871975 i les gobelins, 1909 signed e. Benezit dictionaire des peintres,sculpteurs dessinateures et graveure, complete in 10 volumes, published in 1976 by librarie grund, this artist biographical guide is in french, all books are in very good condition. Includes 149,000 biographies as well as auction records, exhibition histories, and over 11,000 images of artists signatures and stamps of sale. Artists birth and death years are often noted helpful when the art youre researching is dated, and if thats not enough, youll find thousands of signature examples of artists who are not listed in standard references like whos who in american art, who was who in american art, benezit, mantle fieldings dictionary of american artists. Revered for its global scope and its excellent coverage of european artists, benezit is distinguished by its coverage of lesserknown artists, images of artists signatures, historical auction records, and lists of museum holdings. The benezit dictionary of artists is an extensive publication of bibliographical information on painters, sculptors, designers and engravers created primarily for art museums, auction houses, historians and dealers. Includes over 200,000 articles that span ancient to contemporary art and architecture, as well as over 19,000 images of works of art, structures, plans, and artist. Benezit dictionary of artists published in print january 2006 isbn. The benezit dictionary of artists, published since 1911, is a landmark reference work in art history, a magnificent 14 volume biographical dictionary of painters, sculptors, draftsmen, and engravers from around the world and across history with entries on over 175,000 artists, the benezit is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources on artists.

A guide to the benezit dictionary of artists, an oxford. Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs is an extensive publication of bibliographical information on painters, sculptors, designers and engravers created primarily for art museums, auction houses, historians and dealers. As benezit is part of oxford art online it is possible to crosssearch it concurrently with grove. Includes over 200,000 articles that span ancient to contemporary art and architecture, as well as over 19,000 images of works of art, structures, plans, and artist signatures. References, sources and useful links about art detective. With entries on over 175,000 artists, the benezit is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources on artists. After his initial visit here in 1966and thanks to a kinship the artist felt with the rare books and artwork collected by the rosenbach brotherssendak began to leave his artwork for such books as. Since 1911, the benezit dictionary of artists has been the indispensable work of reference for art historians, dealers, and collectors, providing important factual information about almost any painter, sculptor, engraver or draftsman of all countries and schools, from antiquity to the present day. Benezit artist dictionary now available in english. Benezit dictionary of artists uncw randall library.