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Art & Art History

Introduction to research in Art and Art History.

Finding Books and eBooks

When searching for eBooks, you can use many of the same strategies as you use for finding articles. You can also search using a title, author, or other publication information.

NOTE: Check out the Subjects tab for recommendations related to specific time periods, movements, and styles.

In the library, browse books about Art and Art History using call numbers that start with:

  • : Visual Arts
    • N 61 - N 72 : Theory, Philosophy, & Aesthetics
    • N 5300 - N7418 : History
    • N 8350 - N 8356 : Artists & Art as a Profession
    • N 8510 - N 8553 : Art Studios, Materials, etc.
    • N 8554 - N 8585 : Examination & Conservation of Works of Art
    • N 8700 - N 9165 : Public Art
  • NA : Architecture
  • NB : Sculpture
    • NB 60 - NB 1115 : History
    • NB 1160 - NB 1195 : Designs & Technique
    • NB 1199 - NB 1200 : Restoration of Sculptures
    • NB 1203 - NB 1270 : Special Materials
    • NB 1293 - NB 1895 : Special Forms
    • NB 1910 - NB 1952 : Special Subjects
  • NC : Drawing, Design, & Illustration
    • NC 50 - NC 266 : History of Drawing
    • NC 730 - NC 758 : Technique
    • NC 760 - NC 825 : Special Subjects
    • NC 845 - NC 915 : Graphic Art Materials
    • NC 930 : Conservation & Restoration of Drawings
    • NC 950 - NC 996 : Illustration
    • NC 991 - NC 1003 : Commercial Art
  • ND : Painting
    • ND 49 - ND 813 : History
    • ND 1288 - ND 1460 : Special Subjects
    • ND 1470 - ND 1625 : Technique & Materials
    • ND 1630 - ND 1662 : Conservation of Paintings
    • ND 1700 - ND 2495 : Watercolor Painting
    • ND 2550 - ND 2733 : Mural Painting
    • ND 2889 - ND 3416 : Illuminating of Manuscripts & Books
  • NE : Print Media
    • NE 1 - NE 978 : Printmaking & Engraving
    • NE 1000 - NE 1352 : Wood Engraving
    • NE 1400 - NE 1879 : Metal Engraving
    • NE 2242 - NE 2246 : Monotype (Printmaking)
    • NE 2250 - NE 2570 : Engraving on Glass
  • TR : Photography
  • AM : Museums, Collectors, & Collecting

eBook Collections

Check out these "best bets" databases for finding eBooks!

Additional databases containing eBooks can be found in A-Z Databases by limiting database type to eBooks.

Library Books

Public Libraries

If you live in Maryland, you can access many resources through your local public library - including eBooks! Public libraries will likely have more variety if you are looking for fiction, and can be helpful to supplement the nonfiction and educational eBooks provided by CSM Libraries.