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.
- 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.
- Art termsMoMA's glossary explains some of the techniques, mediums, art movements, and other terms along with links to examples in their collection.
The Penguin Concise Dictionary of Art History by Call Number: 1st Floor - Reference N5300 .F64 2000
Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography: Themes Depicted in Works of Art by Call Number: Lower Level N7565 .E53 1998
The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Art Terms Ref by Call Number: 1st Floor - Reference N33 .L75 2004
The Prestel Dictionary of Art and Artists in the 20th CenturyCall Number: 1st Floor - Reference N6490 .P69 2000
