LibGuides: Art: Reference Sources

Instructions

Reference sources

good starting point for biographical and background information on artists, art terms, tools, techniques, and art history
may be available in print in the Reference section of the library (see the call numbers) or as eBooks
call the library Information Desk (778-1206) if you have any questions or problems accessing these sources

Oxford Companion to Western Art (ebook)
Call Number: REF N33 .O923 2001

1-2 page overviews of terms, art periods, artists; illustrated pictures are in collected sections. Available both in print and online.
Oxford Dictionary of Art (ebook)
Call Number: REF N33 .O93 2004

Western focus; short entries arranged alphabetically with a chronology of historic events and key artistic works at the end; no pictures. Available both in print and online.
History of Art
Call Number: REF N5300 .J3 2004

Chronological from prehistory to 20th century; also includes architecture, sculpture and photography to post-modern period. Maps highlight areas discussed within major chapters, detailed timelines, profusely illustrated. Available in print only.