Red cloth. A most useful reference, which categorizes it's chapters as

Red cloth. A most useful reference, which categorizes it's chapters as follows: Fifteenth Century and Earlier (6 names); Sixteenth Century (11 names); Seventeenth Century (15 names); Eighteenth Century (24 names); Nineteenth Century (41 names) and Twentieth Century (64 names). Also contains an additional general bibliography, along with some notable books on individual artists. Though by no means complete, this does offer brief biographical essays on EACH artist, as well as where to look for additional information.