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Art: Find Books

Guide to resources in these subjects.
Subjects: Architecture, Art, Design

Kinlaw Library Catalog

Search the Online Catalog

In addition to using keywords, you can also search using subject headings. To do this, click in the box above, select "Subject" from the "Type" drop down box. Enter your subject of interest in the "Search for" box. Here are a few examples:

  • Art and religion
  • Art, Modern -- 20th century
  • Art -- United States
  • Women in art

If you would like to browse the library's stacks for books on art and artists, explore these call numbers to get started:

  • 700 The arts, Fine and decorative arts
  • 730 Plastic arts, Sculpture
  • 740 Drawing & decorative arts
  • 750 Painting & paintings
  • 760 Graphic arts, Prints
  • 770 Photography & photographs

WorldCat

We don't have the books you need?  Use WorldCat to search for materials in other libraries. You can then request to borrow items using our InterLibrary Loan forms.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

These are general resources that you should consult FIRST to gain background information on an artist, type of art, or specific work of art.  The list of titles below is a SAMPLING of those that we have in our collection.  Check the shelf for many more useful resources.

Resources on Specific Media

The list of titles below is a SAMPLING of those that we have in our collection.  Check the shelf for many more useful resources.

Subject E-books

Search above for MORE E-books.  Below are listed a few to get you started:

Reference E-books