An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology is John W. Mollett’s reference work explaining terms frequently encountered in writings on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, costume, decoration, heraldry, pottery, painting, and sculpture. Concise definitions are accompanied by illustrations to clarify technical and historical vocabulary.
Designed as a practical handbook for students, collectors, and general readers, the dictionary covers a broad sweep of material culture and its specialized language. It reflects the late-nineteenth-century enthusiasm for antiquities and the decorative arts, gathering scattered terminology into a single accessible volume. For anyone reading older works on art and archaeology, Mollett’s glossary remains a useful companion for decoding period terms and understanding artifacts.