Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Subject-specific encyclopedias and dictionaries can be extremely helpful in finding an overview of your artist, genre, or era, as well as locating images or specific art-related terms.
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Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Gale eBooks is a collection of full-text encyclopedias and other reference sources. Subjects covered include history, education, literature, world cultures, and many more.
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Art termsMoMA's glossary explains some of the techniques, mediums, art movements, and other terms along with links to examples in their collection.
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The Penguin Concise Dictionary of Art History
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Call Number: 1st Floor - Reference N5300 .F64 2000 -
Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography: Themes Depicted in Works of Art
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Call Number: Lower Level N7565 .E53 1998 -
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The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Art Terms Ref
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Call Number: 1st Floor - Reference N33 .L75 2004 -
The Prestel Dictionary of Art and Artists in the 20th Century
Call Number: 1st Floor - Reference N6490 .P69 2000
