The Dictionary of Scottish Painters is considered an essential reference for any one interested in Scottish art. This edition containes entries on over 2000 painters who have worked in Scotland. Both major and minor figures are discussed with essential biographical information. The entries are structured to place them in an art historical context rather than merely presenting bald biographical details. There are also a series of generic entries dealing with artistic institutions and groupings ranging from the National Galleries of Scotland and the Trustee's Academy to the Glasgow Boys and The Colourists.