Art History

While this is part of Oxford Art Online, sometimes the print version is easier to use and browse. Contains authoritative entries on all aspects of visual culture across the world and through history. Entry authors are noted and include bibliographies for further research.

Art History: The Key Concepts offers a systematic, reliable, accessible, and challenging reference guide to the disciplines of art history and visual culture. Containing entries on over 200 terms integral to the historical and theoretical study of art, design, and culture in general, Art History: The Key Concepts is an indispensable source of knowledge for all students, scholars, and teachers. Each entry contains a succinct definition, an exploration of its history, use, and significance, and suggestions for further reading. Entries include: abstract expressionism; epoch; hybridity; semiology; and zeitgeist.

Offers a global overview of art from prehistoric times to the present while explaining the historical, social, and political context of each artistic period.

While this is part of Oxford Art Online, sometimes the print version is easier to use and browse. Contains authoritative entries on all aspects of visual culture across the world and through history. Entry authors are noted and include bibliographies for further research.

Comprehensive encyclopedia of world art.

Positions works of art in illustration groups to create a visual environment and historical context to enhance understanding and appreciation.