International Dictionary of Art and Artists

In the first volume, "Art," lively discussions of 500 individual works include such masterpieces as: Vincent Van Gogh's "The Night Cafe, "Jackson Pollock's "Autumn Rhythm, "Salvador Dali's "Persistence of Memory" and Francisco Goya's "Disasters of War." These insightful entries are arranged chronologically and include the artist's name; the location, size and date of the work; and a signed, critical essay that examines the significance of the masterpiece. The volume also contains an index of artists, while an index of locations helps to easily locate masterpieces by city. A photography of each featured work heightens the reader's appreciation of the artist's monumental contribution to the art world.Vinson, James is the author of 'International Dictionary of Art and Artists' with ISBN 9781558620018 and ISBN 155862001X.