Summary
Three innovative encyclopedias that cover different areas of the arts are discussed. These specialized reference works can provide access to literature, visual art, or music information you might not find through general encyclopedias. The encyclopedias include: 1. the Literary Encyclopedia, a resource that focuses on English-language works, 2. Artcyclopedia.com, which provides brief information on artists and movements as well as links to other sites where artists' works can be viewed online, and 3. the Musical Heritage Network Instrument Encyclopedia, which bills itself as a sampler of some of the world's most interesting musical instruments.
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Encyclopedias On the Arts
The first encyclopedias, compiled in Greece during the fourth century B.C., were meant to give students an all-around education in science, math, philosophy, and literature. For instance, Plato's nephew Speusippus aggregated concepts of philosophy, math, and natural history in a series of articles.
Today, of course, many general encyclopedias are available on the Web. Sites such as Encyclopedia.com...See the full content of this document
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