The Benezit Dictionary of Artists is a landmark European reference work in Art History. A biographical dictionary of painters, sculptors, draughtsmen, and engravers in 14 volumes (over 170,000 entries), this English-language edition, published in 2006, is an update on the 1999 fourth edition of this historical publication, the first edition of which came out in three volumes in 1911-1920.



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. With entries on over 175,000 artists, the Benezit is one of the most comprehensive and definitive resources on artists. Unique features include the dictionary's coverage of obscure artists and the inclusion of images of artists' signatures, monograms, and stamps. Entries are clear and concise, and often contain auction records, museum holdings, and bibliographies. Valued for both its wide coverage of lesser-known artists and its deep coverage of artists occupying the core pantheon of art.