John Castagno's Artists' Signatures and Monograms have become the
standard reference source for galleries, museums, libraries, and
collectors around the world. In African, Asian and Middle Eastern
Artists Signatures and Monograms From 1800: A Directory, Castagno has
collected the signatures and monograms of artists from Africa, Asia, and
the Middle East--including signature examples of artists from China,
India, Japan, South Africa, Israel, and many other countries. In
addition to the standard signature entries, the book contains sections
for monograms and initials, common surname signatures, alternative
surname signatures, and symbols. It provides the researcher a reference
tool not duplicated elsewhere--one that will save many hours of
research.