VIS 4182: Theory and Criticism in the Visual Arts

Reference Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Guides

Atkins, R. (1997).  Art speak: A guide to contemporary ideas, movements, and buzzwords, 1945 to the present.  New York: Abbeville Press.
Using a who-what-when-where approach, the author illustrates the various artistic genres, movements, and vocabulary of the world of contemporary art from 1945 until the present. Color illustrations.
Ref N6490.A87 1997

Atkins, R. (1993).  Art spoke: A guide to modern ideas, movements, and buzzwords, 1848-1944.  New York: Abbeville Press.
This companion volume to Art Speak uses the same format of who-what-when-where to illuminate the art movements of 1848 to 1944. Color illustrations.
Ref N6447.A85 1993

Career as an arts critic: Reviewer/journalist. (2003). Institute For Career Research.
This informative guide features an overview of the field, narratives from practicing art critics, and information on the education and training needed and the opportunities available. It also includes a listing of associations, periodicals, and web sites which provide additional information on a career as an art critic.
Ref HF5381.A1 I5 No. 407 2003

Cummings, P. (1994). Dictionary of contemporary American artists.  (6th ed.). New York: St. Martin's Press.
Covers the careers of over 900 contemporary artists, and includes biographical information and significant areas of contributions, including exhibitions, commissions, and holdings in private and public collections.
Ref N6512.C84

Janson, H. W. & Janson, A.F. (1997).  History of  art  (5th ed.). New York: Harry N. Abrams.
One volume survey of the history of western art in historical, stylistic, and  cultural analyses.
Ref N5300.J3

Kemp, M. (2000). The Oxford history of western  art. (2000). New York: Oxford University Press.
Includes chapter on Modernism and after (1914-2000). Color illustrated.
Ref N5300.096 2000

Naylor, C. (Ed.). (1989). Contemporary artists. (3rd ed.). Chicago: St. James Press.
Biographical information along with a chronological listing of group and individual exhibitions, collections, commissions and publications. Entries include statements by and about the artist.
Ref N6490.C6567 1989

Roberts, H.E. (Ed.). (1998). Encyclopedia of comparative iconography : Themes depicted in works of art. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn.
This encyclopedia examines themes and major associated relevant iconographic narratives, particularly biblical, mythological, and literary texts in a historical and comparative context.
Ref  N7565.E53 1998 v.1

Sayre, H.M. (2002).  Writing about art.  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
This book provides a step-by-step guide to writing about art, from choosing a subject to write about to preparing the final essay. It also includes a complete guide to research and citation, as well as an appendix on usage and style.
Ref N7476.S29 2002

Schmied, W., Whitford, F., & Ollner, F. (Eds.). (2000).  The Prestel dictionary of art and artists in the 20th century. Munich, Germany:  New York.
Coverage includes descriptions of contemporary artistic groups and movements and biographies,  exhibition history and work characteristics of  the major American and European artists of the twentieth-century.  Color illustrations.
Ref N6490.P73 2000

Tansey, R.G. & Kleiner, F.S. (1996). Gardner's art through the ages (10th ed.). Fort Worth, Texas: Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
One volume encyclopedic survey of history of art presented in historical and stylistic analyses.
Ref. N5300.G25

The American art book. (1999). London : Phaidon.
500 American artists presented alphabetically, with color plates of significant works and  text placing each in context of  the period in which they worked.
Ref  N6505.A564 1999

Turner, J. (Ed.). (1996). The dictionary of  art.  New York: Grove's Dictionaries.
Comprehensive coverage of the history of visual arts worldwide. Includes analysis on styles, schools, groups and movements, as well as emphasis on the forms, themes and subject matter of art. Coverage extends to Architecture, Decorative arts, and Photography. Volume 34 is an index.
Ref N31.D5