A comprehensive and definitive resource for artists biographies, published since 1911. Benezit ll oil on canvas x 21 12 inches iii jour gris a gassin, 1926. Benezit dictionary of asian artists oxford reference. Since its first publication in 1911, the benezit dictionary of artists has become one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources of artists biographies. Photographer, video installation artist, performance artist. Aug 01, 2010 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 part of oxford art online. Rosler, martha american, 20th 21st century, female. The benezit dictionary of artists, a foundational tool for. 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.
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. Benezit, dated 1919, and inscribed with monogram on the reverse oil on canvas 21 12 x 18 18 inches ii rows of flowers signed e. The benezit dictionary of artists is now available online for the first time via oxford art online. Benezit artist dictionary now available in english. Also includes the oxford companion to western art 2001, the concise oxford dictionary of art terms 2001, the encyclopedia of aesthetics 1998, a database of images.
Since 1911, the benezit dictionary of artists has been the unrivaled, indispensable work of reference for art historians, dealers, collectors and students. It also includes biographical entries for artists, critics, collectors. Jersey, 1854 paris, 1920 was a french gallery owner, collector, art historian and editor of the benezit dictionary of artists. Since its first publication in 1911, the benezit dictionary of artists has become one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources of artists biographies available. Dongen, kees van for cornelis theodore marie benezit. Benezit was born on jersey, where his father the musician charles benezit, like hugo, was exiled. Only available in english since 2006, it is newly available online. 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 dictionary of artists valerie cassel oliver. 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.
Dictionnaire des peintres sculpteurs dessinateurs et graveurs volume 10 by benezit, e. Books benezit dictionary of artistsenglishbetter than. Its core is comprised of the entries focusing on british graphic artists and illustrators from the 2006 benezit dictionary of artists with an. In 1898, felix becker launched an initiative to write a comprehensive dictionary of artists, architects and decorators, the first volume of which appeared in. The content is drawn from the most recent edition of the benezit dictionary of artists editions grund, 2006, supplemented by fifty new entries on contemporary artists. All these combine to make the 2006 benezit dictionary of artists even more compelling and useful to a wider audience than ever before. Pdf the oxford dictionary of art and artists download full. It contains over 2,500 clear and concise entries on styles and movements, materials and techniques, and museums and galleries. 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.
Benezit dictionary of british graphic artists and illustrators. Oxford university press is pleased to announce the acquisition of the benezit dictionary of artists. Includes 149,000 biographies as well as auction records, exhibition histories, and over 11,000 images of artists signatures and stamps of sale. Oxford dictionary of art and artists oxford reference. 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. Benezit dictionary of artists great bay community college. Since its original publication in 1911 emmanuel benezits dictionnaire critique et documentaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs has been continuously. May 16, 20 since its first publication in 1911, the benezit dictionary of artists has become one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources of artists biographies available. Emmanuel charleslouis benezit paintings for sale emmanuel. Pdf the oxford dictionary of art and artists download. Also includes the oxford companion to western art 2001, the concise oxford dictionary of art terms 2001, the encyclopedia of aesthetics 1998, a database of images and more. A team of 150 editors, art historians, and translators updated old. Benezit artist dictionary now available in english art business. Art dealer who authored an important biographical dictionary of artists dictionnaire critique et documentaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs.
Benezit dictionary of artists uncw randall library. Benezit dictionary of artists has information on nearly 170,000 artists and includes images of artists signatures, monograms, and stamps. 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. 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. Oxford art online and benezit dictionary of artists nsw. It was published by editions grund in paris but has been sold to oxford university press. 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. Description old print of cityscape painting flowering acacias by e. 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 indispensable reference work.
Emmanuel charles benezit 1887 1975 is an artist born in 1887 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a drawingwatercolor sold in 1986, at christies, and the most recent auction result is a painting sold in 2020. Social sciences on oxford reference is continually expanding, created under the authorship or editorship of recognised experts. Oxford art online benezit dictionary of artists rosler, martha article url. Signatures, monograms, biography and art prices by emmanuel charles louis e. In 1898, felix becker launched an initiative to write a comprehensive dictionary of artists, architects and decorators, the first volume of. Jan 02, 20 while benezit aspires to universal coverage, it is especially strong on 19 th and 20 th century artists. Jun 21, 2012 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. View emmanuel charles louis benezits artworks on artnet. Dictionnaire des peintres sculpteurs dessinateurs et graveurs.
With entries on over 175,000 artists, the benezit is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources on artists. Benezit is published for the first time in english at last. Benezit was born in paris to a cultured and privileged milieu which included the likes of victor hugo, vincent van gogh. 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. Gateway to several important art historical reference tools, most notably, the grove dictionary of art grove art online and benezit dictionary of artists 2006 english ed. 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. With over 190,000 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 english language. Its core is comprised of the entries focusing on british graphic artists and illustrators from the 2006 benezit dictionary of artists with an additional 90 revised and 60 new articles. 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.
Kees van dongens father first placed him in a school of industrial design and decorative art in rotterdam. Jersey, 1854 paris, 1920 was a french gallery owner, collector, art historian and editor of the benezit dictionary of artists biography. Illustrated with facsimiles of some artists signatures. 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. Since 1911, the benezit has been the unrivalled, indispensable work of reference for art historians, dealers, collectors and students. Benezit dictionnaire des peintres classic art reference books early 1960s edition, price. It is a revised and updated edition of this classic encyclopaedia of artists. 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. For information about social sciences, including interviews with featured authors, sample content, and more, please visit the social sciences subject page. The benezit dictionary of artists is an extensive publication of bibliographical information on painters. Benezit, dictionary of artists the first englishedition. Louise blouin media benezit dictionary of artists in english.
This sixth edition, the first in english, contains over 170,000 entries in 14 volumes. Benezit dictionary of artists is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources of artists biographies available, as well as historic auction records and. Over 4,700 entriesthe benezit dictionary of asian artists consists of more than 4,700 entries on asian artists representing all regions of the continent, including the middle east, and every era from antiquity to the present. Dictionnaire des peintres sculpteurs dessinateurs et. Emmanuel charleslouis benezit french, 18871975 i wysteria, 1919 signed e. Previously it had only been published in french, but this edition of the new benezit, is the first time.
Dec 09, 2017 benezit dictionary of artists is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources of artists biographies available, as well as historic auction records and artists signatures. The benezit dictionary of artists in french, benezit. Covering western art from the ancient greeks to the present day, this bestselling and authoritative dictionary is more wideranging than any comparable reference work. His father owned an art gallery where the young child spent many hours, meeting some of the luminaries of the era and developed close ties to pisarro and sisley, who were frequent visitors to his childhood home. The channel islands census records charles and euphrasie. As benezit is part of oxford art online it is possible to crosssearch it concurrently with grove. Benezit dictionary of artists pdf best of all, they are entirely free to find, use and download, so there is no cost or stress at all.
Includes 149,000 biographies as well as exhibition histories and over 11,000 images of artists signatures and stamps of sale. Martha rosler graduated with a ba from brooklyn college in 1965. Louise blouin media benezit dictionary of artists in. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Benezit dictionary of artists online book library blog. Benezit dictionary of artists, 9780199773787, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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.
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