Historical dictionary of neoclassical art and architecture [[electronic resource] /] / Allison Lee Palmer

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910459156403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Lanham, : Scarecrow Press, 2011
• ISBN: 1-282-99185-X; 9786612991851; 0-8108-7474-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (313 p.)
• Collana: Historical dictionaries of literature and the arts ; ; no. 48
• Altri autori (Persone): PalmerAllison Lee <1963->
• Disciplina: 709.03/41; 709.0341
• Soggetti: Neoclassicism (Art); Neoclassicism (Architecture); Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Historical Dictionary ofNeoclassical Artand Architecture; Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; Chronology; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; Z; Bibliography; About the Author
• Sommario/riassunto: The Historical Dictionary of Neoclassical Art and Architecture provides an overview of Neoclassicism, focusing on its major artists, architects, stylistic subcategories, ideas, and historical framework of the 18th century style found mainly in Europe and the United States. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 200 dictionary entries on famous artists, sculptors, architects, patrons, and other historical figures and events.