Honour, Hugh
Overview
| Works: | 283 works in 1,537 publications in 13 languages and 28,391 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Dictionaries History Reference works Art Exhibition catalogs Guidebooks Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc Terminology |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, zxx, Author of introduction, Other, Creator, Speaker, Publishing director, Adapter |
| Classifications: | N5300, 709 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Hugh Honour
The visual arts : a history by
Hugh Honour(
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177 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in 12 languages and held by 2,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this fourth edition, the authors expand their account of specific periods and artforms. Many discussions - from late Gothic art to 19th-century Dutch landscape painting to Native American art - have been treated at greater length, and a new final chapter added to cover the 1980s and 1990s
177 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in 12 languages and held by 2,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this fourth edition, the authors expand their account of specific periods and artforms. Many discussions - from late Gothic art to 19th-century Dutch landscape painting to Native American art - have been treated at greater length, and a new final chapter added to cover the 1980s and 1990s
Dictionary of the decorative arts by
John Fleming(
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71 editions published between 1966 and 1997 in 4 languages and held by 2,583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Encyclopedisch overzicht van de kunstnijverheid van de Middeleeuwen tot de 20e eeuw
71 editions published between 1966 and 1997 in 4 languages and held by 2,583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Encyclopedisch overzicht van de kunstnijverheid van de Middeleeuwen tot de 20e eeuw
The visual arts : a history by
Hugh Honour(
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56 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 2,409 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"For over a quarter of a century this art historical tour de force has consistently proved the classic introduction to humandkind's artistic heritage. From our Paleolithic past to our digitised present, every continent and culture is covered in an articulate and well-balanced discussion--a broad and epic canvas that omits none of the fine detail. In this Revised Seventh Edition, contemporary art historian Michael Archer has brought the account of contemporary art up to date, reflecting the latest developments that continue to shape out cultural history."--Amazon
56 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 2,409 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"For over a quarter of a century this art historical tour de force has consistently proved the classic introduction to humandkind's artistic heritage. From our Paleolithic past to our digitised present, every continent and culture is covered in an articulate and well-balanced discussion--a broad and epic canvas that omits none of the fine detail. In this Revised Seventh Edition, contemporary art historian Michael Archer has brought the account of contemporary art up to date, reflecting the latest developments that continue to shape out cultural history."--Amazon
The Penguin dictionary of architecture by
John Fleming(
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121 editions published between 1966 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 2,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
121 editions published between 1966 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 2,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Romanticism by
Hugh Honour(
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85 editions published between 1979 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 1,811 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'This stylish and erudite thematic study of the influence Romanticism exerts upon Western culture and particularly the visual arts is the companion volume to Honour's equally valuable New-classicism ... The text is supported by a useful selection of illustrations ... Excellent footnotes and a good index
85 editions published between 1979 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 1,811 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'This stylish and erudite thematic study of the influence Romanticism exerts upon Western culture and particularly the visual arts is the companion volume to Honour's equally valuable New-classicism ... The text is supported by a useful selection of illustrations ... Excellent footnotes and a good index
The Horizon book of the arts of China by Horizon (New York(
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5 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 1,780 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Encompasses sculpture, calligraphy, painting, rubbing, woodcuts, ceramics, decorative arts, architecture, and art objects of the Chinese
5 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 1,780 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Encompasses sculpture, calligraphy, painting, rubbing, woodcuts, ceramics, decorative arts, architecture, and art objects of the Chinese
Neo-classicism by
Hugh Honour(
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102 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,635 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Classicism and Neo-classicism - Vision of antiquity - Art and revolution - The ideal - Sensibility and the sublime
102 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,635 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Classicism and Neo-classicism - Vision of antiquity - Art and revolution - The ideal - Sensibility and the sublime
A dictionary of architecture by
Nikolaus Pevsner(
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59 editions published between 1966 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
59 editions published between 1966 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Penguin dictionary of architecture and landscape architecture by
John Fleming(
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20 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 1,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"For more than thirty years, The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture has been a standard work of reference." "Encyclopedic in breadth, it describes key individuals, styles, movements, materials, and terms from Aalto to Zakharov, from the Acropolis to ziggurats. Major entries range up to several pages in length and include cross references and bibliographies for further reading." "Now renamed The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, this new edition has been completely reworked by John Fleming and Hugh Honour. All entries have been updated as necessary, many new ones have been written, and much greater prominence has now been given to landscape architecture, one of the most dynamic and important growth fields of recent years."--Jacket
20 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 1,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"For more than thirty years, The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture has been a standard work of reference." "Encyclopedic in breadth, it describes key individuals, styles, movements, materials, and terms from Aalto to Zakharov, from the Acropolis to ziggurats. Major entries range up to several pages in length and include cross references and bibliographies for further reading." "Now renamed The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, this new edition has been completely reworked by John Fleming and Hugh Honour. All entries have been updated as necessary, many new ones have been written, and much greater prominence has now been given to landscape architecture, one of the most dynamic and important growth fields of recent years."--Jacket
Cabinet makers and furniture designers by
Hugh Honour(
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40 editions published between 1960 and 1976 in 4 languages and held by 1,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
40 editions published between 1960 and 1976 in 4 languages and held by 1,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The new golden land : European images of America from the discoveries to the present time by
Hugh Honour(
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28 editions published between 1975 and 1976 in English and held by 1,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
28 editions published between 1975 and 1976 in English and held by 1,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Horace Walpole by
Hugh Honour(
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41 editions published between 1957 and 1970 in 3 languages and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
41 editions published between 1957 and 1970 in 3 languages and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The European vision of America : a special exhibition to honor the Bicentennial of the United States, organized by the Cleveland
Museum of Art with the collaboration of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the Réunion des musées nationaux, Paris by
Hugh Honour(
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29 editions published between 1975 and 1976 in English and German and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1975 and 1976 in English and German and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chinoiserie; the vision of Cathay by
Hugh Honour(
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39 editions published between 1961 and 1973 in English and held by 742 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
39 editions published between 1961 and 1973 in English and held by 742 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The companion guide to Venice by
Hugh Honour(
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46 editions published between 1965 and 1997 in English and held by 712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author, describes not only the great showpieces of Venice, but also the Venetians themselves, the smaller streets and canals, the parts of the city not usually seen by the tourist, and what is most worth visiting in the outlying islands and on the mainland. He also provides practical information on such subjects as seasons and routes for going to Venice, hotels and restaurants and shops and on the complexities of the water - transport system
46 editions published between 1965 and 1997 in English and held by 712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author, describes not only the great showpieces of Venice, but also the Venetians themselves, the smaller streets and canals, the parts of the city not usually seen by the tourist, and what is most worth visiting in the outlying islands and on the mainland. He also provides practical information on such subjects as seasons and routes for going to Venice, hotels and restaurants and shops and on the complexities of the water - transport system
Goldsmiths & silversmiths by
Hugh Honour(
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14 editions published in 1971 in English and Undetermined and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies of 50 goldsmiths and silversmiths from 10 countries and 11 centuries
14 editions published in 1971 in English and Undetermined and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies of 50 goldsmiths and silversmiths from 10 countries and 11 centuries
The Venetian hours of Henry James, Whistler, and Sargent by
Hugh Honour(
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11 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lexikon der Weltarchitektur : mit einer umfassenden Bibliographie und einem Ortsregister der Abbildungen by
Nikolaus Pevsner(
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40 editions published between 1971 and 2004 in German and Undetermined and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This German translation of the Dictionary of architecture by Pevsner, Honour, and Fleming is intended both for professionals and interested laypersons. It contains over 2,900 articles and 3,400 illustrations covering architects and architectural schools, architectural history of countries and regions, definitions of stylistic concepts, technical terms, and building styles
40 editions published between 1971 and 2004 in German and Undetermined and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This German translation of the Dictionary of architecture by Pevsner, Honour, and Fleming is intended both for professionals and interested laypersons. It contains over 2,900 articles and 3,400 illustrations covering architects and architectural schools, architectural history of countries and regions, definitions of stylistic concepts, technical terms, and building styles
A heritage of images : a selection of lectures by
Fritz Saxl(
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15 editions published between 1970 and 1979 in English and German and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1970 and 1979 in English and German and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
L'Amérique vue par l'Europe : [exposition], Grand Palais, 17 septembre 1976-3 janvier 1977 [organisée à l'occasion du Bicentenaire
des États-Unis par le Cleveland Museum of Art avec la collaboration de la National Gallery of Art, Washington et de la Réunion
des musées nationaux, Paris : catalogue by
Hugh Honour(
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14 editions published between 1976 and 1977 in French and English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1976 and 1977 in French and English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Fleming, John 1919-2001 Other Author Editor Publishing director
- Pevsner, Nikolaus 1902-1983 Other Author Editor
- Froncek, Thomas Editor
- Cleveland Museum of Art Publisher Editor
- National Gallery of Art (U.S.) Other Contributor
- Réunion des musées nationaux (France) Other Editor
- Walpole, Horace 1717-1797
- Whistler, James McNeill 1834-1903
- Sargent, John Singer 1856-1925
- James, Henry 1843-1916
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Antiquities Architects Architecture Art Art, Ancient Art, Chinese Art, European Art, European--Chinese influences Art, Medieval Art, Modern Art, Renaissance Art metal-workers Art objects Arts, American Arts, Modern Art--Themes, motives Cabinetmakers China Chinoiserie (Art) Civilization--Chinese influences Decoration and ornament Decorative arts Europe Furniture design Furniture workers Goldsmiths Goldwork Indians in art Intellectual life Italy--Venice James, Henry, Landscape architecture Literature Metal-work Neoclassicism (Art) Painting, Modern Romanticism Romanticism in art Romanticism in music Sargent, John Singer, Silversmiths Silverwork Travel United States Walpole, Horace, Whistler, James McNeill,
Alternative Names
Honour, H.
Honour, H. (Hugh)
Honour, Hugh, 1927-
Honour, Patrick Hugh
Hugh Honour British art historian
Hugh Honour Brits schrijver
Hugh Honour historiador del arte británico
Hugh Honour storico dell'arte e scrittore inglese
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Languages
English
(742)
German (105)
French (43)
Italian (33)
Spanish (32)
Dutch (12)
Swedish (8)
Polish (6)
Chinese (6)
Finnish (4)
Danish (3)
Portuguese (2)
Greek, Modern (1)
German (105)
French (43)
Italian (33)
Spanish (32)
Dutch (12)
Swedish (8)
Polish (6)
Chinese (6)
Finnish (4)
Danish (3)
Portuguese (2)
Greek, Modern (1)
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