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Dictionary of Bird Artists of the World

Dictionary of Bird Artists of the World Cover

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Book News Annotation:

Contains 4,000-plus entries for artists throughout the world who created two-dimensional portraits of birds. Bringing together the painters in different media, Jackson (former librarian who has made a study of birds, artists, and illustrators) provides dates and biographical information and includes the illustrators and craftsmen who created pictures for decorative purposes, such as prints in books and designs for postage stamps, tiles, and ceramics. The appendix provides a survey of each country's major bird artists and illustrators, as well as a list of artists arranged by country. Contains 200 color paintings and illustrations, plus numerous b&w prints.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

This dictionary of bird artists contains biographical information with illustrations. Approximately 5000 artists, past and present, who have made two-dimensional portraits of birds as the main motif in their paintings are included in this dictionary, with their biographical details.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781851492039
Author:
Jackson, Christine E.
Publisher:
Antique Collectors' Club
Location:
Woodbridge, Suffolk :
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Animals
Subject:
History
Subject:
Artists
Subject:
Painting - Other Specific Subjects
Subject:
Painters
Subject:
Birds in art
Subject:
Ornithological illustration.
Subject:
Subjects & Themes - General
Subject:
Techniques - Painting - Specific Subjects
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references p. 547-550.
Series Volume:
99-0503
Publication Date:
August 1999
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
11.05x8.88x1.77 in. 5.41 lbs.

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