Most entries have bibliographic references. New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology. International coverage, including Egyptian, Oceanic, African, Chinese, Japanese, and Native American myths and legends. Oxford Companion to Art. Intended for the non-specialist, yet extremely useful for all levels of users.
Brief entries cover terminology, techniques, materials, movements, major museums, and organizations.
Biographies of artists, architects, major art historians, and patrons. Excluded are most decorative art terms and photography. Includes an extensive bibliography at the end of the volume. Oxford University Press, 1981. This volume is devoted to 20th century art until about 1975, with a heavy European emphasis.