Materials
In Reference Collection
The library’s reference collection contains
materials that are quite useful to students
studying the arts. These reference items include:
Arts of Mankind
Ref. N 7425 H813
The reference contains illustrated analysis of art, architecture and applied arts during the ninth century, with specific examination of book illumination and decorative carving.
Biographical Dictionary of Artists
Ref. N 40 B53
This dictionary is made up of alphabetically arranged entries of painters. Coverage is strongly Western, with some Asian artists included. Each artist's entry includes dates, training, career, influences on his or her work, and, for approximately one-third of the artists, a brief bibliography of further reading, almost all English-language sources.
Encyclopedia of World Art
Ref. N 31 E533
This 17 volume encyclopedia covers all aspects of world art. It includes cross references and a comprehensive analytic index.
Guide to Art Reference Books
Ref. Z 5931 C45
This guide was the first major research guide to the field of art history published in English. It is still useful, especially for older sources.
Guide to the Literature of Art History 2
Ref.
Z 5931 M374 2005
This bibliography records and annotates the best art and architecture books and journals published worldwide in the last two decades of the 20th century.
Harvard List of Books on Art
Ref. Z 5931 L93
This text emphasizes architecture, sculpture, painting, and drawing. It deals with the history of art.
Index to Reproductions of American Paintings
Ref. ND 205 M57
This index to reproductions of paintings lists the work of artists of the United States occurring in 520 books and in more than 300 catalogs of annual exhibitions held by art museums.
Index to Reproductions of European Paintings
Ref. ND 45 M6
This reference is a guide to pictures by European artists that are reproduced in 328 books.
Janson’s History of Art
Ref. N 5300 J3
This volume covers the history of art during the following periods: The Ancient World, The Middle Ages, The Renaissance, and The Modern World.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Art
Ref. N 33 M23
This text contains signed articles on the art of all periods and places. It is particularly useful for its full biographical entries on French and Italian artists and also for its coverage of architectural monuments.
Oxford Companion to 20th Century
Art
Ref. N 6490 O94
This volume contains entries on the major artists of the century, worldwide. It provides readers at every level with a wealth of material and information on the art of our time.
Oxford Companion to Art
Ref. N 33 O9
This work has constantly been in prints for over the last 30 years. It focuses on the whole world of art.
Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture
Ref. N 7830 M87
Chronological coverage runs from the earliest Christian art to the present. Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant subjects are treated. "Dogmas, rites, and liturgical matters" are covered only as they relate to the visual arts.
Pelican History of Art
Ref. N5303 P4
This text is a useful source of information when the nationality and time period of the specific work of art is known.
Reading and Writing in the Arts
Ref. Z 5931 G6
This handbook provides thorough instruction in art research methodology from formulation of a clear statement of the research problem to organization of material in a research paper. Discussions cover strategies for library research, standard reference sources for a great variety of topics in many disciplines, and the use of specialized art reference tools.
Sculpture Index
Ref. NB 36 C55
This source covers the sculpture of Europe, the contemporary Middle East, the Americas, the Orient, Africa, the Pacific and Classical works. 901 books are indexed and the dates of sculptors and their works are indicated. Iconographic aid is provided through extensive subject listings of figures and incidents in Christianity and other religions, and historical, mythological, and literary characters and events
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