Coverage of Canada includes articles on artistic styles, schools, groups and movements, buildings and building types. Bibliographies and cross- references. Dictionary of Symbols in Western Art . Short entries provide coverage of symbols related to saints, martyrs, mythical, biblical and religious characters and episodes. Intended to serve as an introduction to the meaning of works of art.
Many entries provide references to literary sources.
Illustrations and cross-references. Maison du dictionnaire, 1994. Terms listed are used in the descriptions of works of art or related to art techniques. A small third section includes colour and black and white illustrations. Dictionnaire international des arts .