Subject Guides

Art & Architectural History

Guide to resources in art and architectural history.

Library of Congress Subject Call Number Guide

Visual Arts N

Architecture NA

Sculpture NB

Drawing, Design, Illustration  NC

Painting ND

Print media NE

Decorative Arts NK

Arts in General NX

Photography TR

Costume, Dress, Fashion GT500

Dance GV1580

Research Tips

To find a complete list of an artist's body of work, search in Find It! for (Catalogues Raisonnés) AND (the artist's name). For example:  [Catalogues Raisonnés and Picasso]

Subject Librarian

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Art History Reference Books

Below are just some of the many useful encyclopedias and general art books that you can find in the Reference section or the Fine Arts Collection of the Bartle Library. These books provide an overview of artworks, artists, art movements, and authoritative bibliographies on many art historical topics.

Online Reference

Finding Books

Art & Art History Organizations

Get involved with Professional Organizations in your field or interest group. Receive information on conferences, funding, fellowships, and events on the local and national level.
 

Art History + Museum Professionals:

CAA - College Art Association

SAH - Society of Architectural Historians

ICMA - International Center of Medieval Art

ICOM - International Council of Museums

ARLIS - Art Libraries Society of North America
 

Artist Organizations + Arts Advocacy Groups:

NEA - National Endowment for the Arts

NYFA - New York Foundation for the Arts

NYSCA - New York State Council on the Arts

AIGA - American Institute of Graphic Arts