Editorial
Q. Who publishes the Benezit?
A. Oxford University Press acquired the Benezit from Éditions Gründ in July 2010. For more information on the history of the Benezit, please visit http://www.benezit.com/history_en.html.
Read the press release about the acquisition, or contact Benezit@oup.com for more information.
Q. What is the editorial process by which an artist is added to the dictionary?
A. Artists of varied origins, disciplines and levels of renown are chosen on their body of work. The decision as to whether an artist should or should not be added to the dictionary is based on a qualified and objective set of considerations. For any given artist, their exhibition history, critical reception and stylistic approach is examined by the editorial team before a decision is reached.
The Benezit has always been an independent voice on art history and the choice of artists included in the dictionary reflects this liberty. At no time does the commercial art market or the media dictate who should feature in the dictionary.
Q. Can I suggest an artist for inclusion?
A. The Benezit editorial team welcomes suggestions for new content or notification of existing entries that merit further attention. Please send your suggestions, along with any information that you feel may help us, to benezit@oup.com. All suggestions will be examined but we do not guarantee that they will be included.
Q. I am an artist and would like to be considered for inclusion in the Benezit. What are the formalities?
A. We receive a great many requests from artists who would like to see their own name or that of a close friend or relative feature in a future edition of the Benezit. The editorial team selects artists according to a qualified and objective set of considerations (see Q.2). If you would like to be considered for inclusion, please send the following details to our postal address (see "Contact"):
- a CV including biographical information and details of solo and group exhibitions
- a representative selection of reproductions of your work (no slides)
- a bibliography and details of public collections where your work can be found
Q. Do artists pay to appear in the Benezit?
A. Artists are selected by the Benezit editorial team (see Q.2) - at no time in the dictionary's history have artists paid a fee to be included in the Benezit.
Q. While using the Benezit, I have noted an error. What should I do?
A. If you encounter a typographical mistake or a factual inaccuracy please contact us at benezit@oup.com quoting the entry name, the volume and page number and the nature of the error.
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Using the Benezit
Q. How are artists listed?
A. Entries are arranged alphabetically. To see a sample entry, please refer to "Excerpt" in the main menu.
Q. Is the Benezit available in an online version?
A. The Benezit is currently available in print form alone. However, the English edition will be available as an online resource beginning in the fall of 2011, with the French edition to follow.
Q. Where can I buy the Benezit?
A. Please refer to "Buying the Benezit" in the main menu.
Q. Where can I consult the Benezit?
A. The Benezit is available for consultation in most public libraries.
Q. Can I quote an entry from the Benezit?
A. The Benezit is protected by copyright law. Any unauthorised reproduction or distribution of all or part of the content is prohibited. To request permission, please visit http://www.oup.co.uk/academic/rights/permissions/.
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The new English edition
Q. Is the 2006 English edition the same as the 1999 French edition?
A. The English edition of the Benezit was translated from the French, but has been significantly updated and improved to serve a wider audience. As a result, the English edition has 5,000 more pages than the French edition (see "Facts and Figures").
Q. Why publish an English edition?
A. Most art professionals and librarians were already familiar with the French edition of the Benezit, but an English language version provides the opportunity to build up a wider audience throughout the world. As the international art market expands and diversifies, it seems natural that the Benezit should be available to a greater readership.