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Jessie Ball duPont Library

Art History 202: History of Photography

A guide to the basic information resources on the history of photography, Art History 202.

Where do I find books about Art History?

Generally, Art History books are found on the third floor of the library in the N sections. The TR and TT sections are on the ground floor of the library.

  • AM --- Museums, Collections, and Collecting (not art-specific)
  • N --- Fine arts
  • N 5300-7429 --- Art History
  • NA --- Architecture
  • NB --- Sculpture
  • NC --- Drawing. Design. Illustration
  • ND --- Painting
  • NE --- Print media
  • NK --- Decorative arts
  • NX --- Arts in general
  • TR --- Photography
  • TT --- Handicrafts, Arts and Crafts

How to read Library of Congress call numbers

eBooks on Art History

Using TigerSearch

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