Concentrating on North American and European artists from the Renaissance to the present, Artists covers the life stories of 60 sculptors, painters, architects, photographers, illustrators and designers. It also provides a view of the artists' worlds and impact of their art on society and future generations of artists. The entries include 50 new entries plus 10 updated profiles of artists from the first edition. A timeline, "words to know" section, sidebars and a cumulative index are included.