Conducting research in the field of art requires the use of many different materials in the library. This guide provides a bibliography of useful sources as well as a basic approach to researching a topic.

This guide is divided into the following sections:

The NMSU Library is housed in two buildings: Branson Hall and New Library. Books and journals are arranged by call number and divided between the buildings as follows:

Call Number Locations:
New Library: A-H, HM-PZ

Arts

Education

Social Sciences

Humanities

Branson: HA-HJ, Q-Z

Agriculture

Business

Engineering

Science

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

NewLib (Ref) N8353 D83 1994

The Art Business Encyclopedia. Leonard D. DuBoff. New York: Allworth Press, c1994.

Short (200 to 500-plus word) articles cover hundreds of art-business topics of importance to artists, collectors, museums, galleries, and dealers. Appendices include information on state laws, a reproducible copyright registration form, and a bibliography. Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) N33 Q5 1977

Artists' And Illustrators' Encyclopedia. 2nd ed. John Quick. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1977.

This dictionary's 2500 entries emphasize the methods and materials of art. There are brief definitions of tools, techniques, and terminology as well as many illustrations (especially of art tools).

NewLib (Ref) N31 B6

The Book Of Art: A Pictorial Encyclopedia Of Painting, Drawing, And Sculpture. New York: Grolier, [1965].

The first nine volumes in this set cover specific periods of art history, while the topic of Volume 10 is "How to Look at Art." Articles are often several thousand words in length. There are many black-and-white photos of art works as well as large color reproductions of major works.

NewLib (Ref) N6505 B73

The Britannica Encyclopedia Of American Art. New York: Encyclopedia Britannica, [1973].

Includes over 1000 signed entries on American painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography. Most entries range from 250 to 1000 words, but longer, in-depth articles cover topics of major importance. Contains color illustrations and a bibliography.

NewLib (Ref) NK1125 R343 1975

The Complete Color Encyclopedia Of Antiques. Edited by L. G. G. Ramsey. 2nd ed. New York: Hawthorn, 1975.

The encyclopedia is divided into subject sections such as "Coins and Medals" and "Furniture," and a glossary follows each major section. Includes a bibliography, an index, and illustrations (some in color). Aimed at connoisseurs and collectors.

NewLib (Ref) NA31 H32 1993

Dictionary Of Architecture & Construction. 2nd ed. Edited by Cyril M. Harris. New York: McGraw-Hill, c1993.

Short definitions for thousands of architectural and construction terms. Includes 2,000 illustrations.

Branson (Ref) Z118 M56

Dictionary Of Graphic Arts Terms: A Communication Tool. Patricia Barnes Mintz. New York: Van Nostrand, 1981.

Short definitions covering the techniques, equipment, and terms of the graphic arts. Covers the trades of printing, typography, binding, publishing, papermaking, and design. Includes black-and-white illustrations.

NewLib (Ref) N7560 H34 1974

Dictionary Of Subjects And Symbols In Art. James Hall. New York: Harper, [1974].

Covers the symbols and themes of European art from the time of ancient Greece onward. Includes a bibliography and list of sources consulted.

NewLib (Ref) NK30 F54 1977

Dictionary Of The Decorative Arts. John Fleming. New York: Harper, 1977.

Focusing on "movable objects other than paintings and sculpture," this dictionary provides brief definitions of stylistic and technical terms, accounts of processes and materials, and biographies of major craftspeople. Includes illustrations and bibliographic information.

NewLib (Ref) NA31 E59 1988

Encyclopedia Of Architecture: Design, Engineering & Construction. Edited by Joseph A. Wilkes and Robert T. Packard. New York: Wiley, 1988.

Published by the American Institute of Architects and featuring the work of eighty two distinguished contributors, this illustrated five-volume encyclopedia thoroughly covers the techniques, styles, and great women and men of architecture. The encyclopedia contains many bibliographies.

Branson (Ref) TR9 I24 1984

Encyclopedia Of Photography. 1st ed. New York: Crown, 1984.

Covers photographic techniques, photographic equipment, and photographers. Articles range from 250 to 2000 words. Includes black-and-white and color illustrations and a bibliography.

NewLib (Ref) N31 E4833

Encyclopedia Of World Art. New York: McGraw-Hill, [1959-1987].

The fifteen original volumes and the two updated supplements to this major art encyclopedia contain signed articles and extensive bibliographies covering artistic styles, artists' biographies, and key archaeological sites. Half of each volume consists of illustrations, many in color. Use of the index in volume 15 is essential.

Branson (Ref) TR9 F6 1993

The Focal Encyclopedia of Photography. 3rd. ed. Edited by Leslie Stroebel and Richard Zakia. Boston: Focal Press, c1993.

Entries ranging from 100 to 500-plus words cover all aspects of photography. Twenty-four appendices provide information on such topics as "Photographic Effects" to "Area Conversion Table."

NewLib (Ref) N34 W34 1992

Glossary Of Art, Architecture & Design Since 1945. 3rd ed., rev., enl., and illustrated. Ed. by John Albert Walker. Boston, Mass.: G.K. Hall, 1992.

Short articles (100 to 500-plus words) define and explain 700 contemporary art terms ranging from "Cowboy Art" to "T-Shirts" to "Post-Modernism." Includes illustrations, bibliographic citations and an index.

Branson (Ref) Z118.S82 1979

Graphic Arts Encyclopedia. 2nd ed. George A. Stevenson. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1979.

An illustrated dictionary of terms. Includes a brief bibliography, a table of sizes and weights, and indexes of products and manufacturers. Also lists trade journals and associations.

NewLib (Ref) NA40 I48 1993

International Dictionary Of Architects And Architecture. Two Volumes. Edited by Randall Van Vynckt. Detroit: St. James Press, c1993.

Volume I provides substantial biographies and bibliographies for 523 architects from throughout history. Volume II provides information on, and bibliographies for, "467 buildings and sites that have figured prominently Western architectural history." Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) NK1390 H44 1993

Landmarks Of Twentieth-Century Design: An Illustrated Handbook. Kathryn B. Hiesinger. New York: Abbeville Press, c1993.

Short articles with illustrations describe landmark designs of the twentieth century. A separate section at the end of the volume provides short biographies of designers. Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) N33 M23

Mcgraw-Hill Dictionary Of Art. Edited by Bernard S. Myers and Shirley D. Myers. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1969.

The more than 15,000 entries in this five-volume set cover world art from all periods. Many articles are signed and most include bibliographic information. There are numerous illustrations, some in color.

NewLib (Ref) N33 O9

The Oxford Companion To Art. Edited by Harold Osborne. Oxford: Clarendon, 1970.

Entries give information on artists, monuments, and museums as well as definitions of terms and styles. Includes bibliographic information.

NewLib (Ref) NK1165 O85

The Oxford Companion To The Decorative Arts. Edited by Harold Osborne. Oxford: Clarendon, 1975.

Contains brief dictionary-type entries on decorative arts and artists as well as longer entries on major topics. There is some information on fashion and costume. Includes bibliographic information.

NewLib (Ref) NX650 M9 R45 1993

The Oxford Guide To Classical Mythology In The Arts, 1300-1990s. Two volumes. Jane Davidson Reid. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993.

Each entry consists of a short description of a mythological figure and a list of artworks in which that figure appears.

NewLib (Ref) NK1390 J85 1993

The Thames And Hudson Encyclopaedia Of 20th Century Design And Designers. Guy Julier. New York, N.Y.: Thames and Hudson, c1993.

Short articles describe hundreds of people, movements, and concepts of importance to twentieth-century design. Includes a bibliography and chronological chart. Illustrated.

NewLib (Ref) NX447.5 B76 1994

Timelines Of The Arts And Literature. David M. Brownstone. New York, NY: HarperCollins, c1994.

Timelines illustrate chronological links between visual arts, literature, music, dance, theater and world events. Covers 100,00 B.C. to 1992 A.D. Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) N8600 A76

Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest.

This annual publication gives information on over 2,500 places to sell art. Gives some marketing advice. The latest edition is kept in the reference area.

NewLib (Ref) ND1500 M3 1970

The Artist's Handbook Of Materials And Techniques. Ralph Mayer. 5th ed. Updated by Steven Sheehan. New York: Viking, 1991.

Describes artists' tools and techniques, including types of painting, pigments, and chemical compounds.

NewLib (Ref) N8600 G69 1994

The Artist's Resource Handbook. Daniel Grant. New York: Allworth Press, c1994.

Career information for the artist, with coverage of such topics as "Public and Private Support for the Artists," "Artist in Residence Programs," and "Health and Safety in the Arts." Bibliography and index.

NewLib (Ref) N328 D567 1995 NewLib N328 D567 1995

Directory Of M.A. & Ph.D. Programs In Art And Art History. New York, NY: College Art Association, c1995.

Information on programs at over 160 institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Indexed by area of study and geographic area.

NewLib (Ref) N328 D57 1992 NewLib N328 D57 1992

Directory Of MFA Programs In The Visual Arts. New York, NY: College Art Association, c1992.

Information on M.F.A. programs at 180 institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Indexed by area of study and geographic area.

NewLib (Ref) NX398 B58 1991

Free Money For People In The Arts. Laurie Blum. New York: Collier Books, 1991.

List funding sources for artists and others. Organized by subject and state. Includes sample grant proposals. Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) N328 W47 1987

Guide To American Art Schools. Edited by John D. Werenko and Borgna Brunner. Boston: Hall, 1987.

A geographical listing of American art schools with non-evaluative information about each school. The introduction discusses art careers and art schools. Includes bibliographic information and an index.

NewLib (Ref) KF390 A7 C73 1986

Legal Guide For The Visual Artist. Tad Crawford. Revised ed. New York: Madison Square, 1986.

Contains information on copyright, artists' rights, taxes, contracts and other legal topics relating to the artist. Includes sample forms for various types of artistic contracts.

NewLib (Ref) N347 M59 1993

Money For Visual Artists. Ed. by Douglas Oxenhorn. New expanded 2nd ed. New York: American Council for the Arts ; Allworth Press, c1993.

"A guide to grants, awards, fellowships, artist residencies, loan programs, technical assistance, and more." Includes a bibliography. Indexed by supporting organization, geographical area, and type of support.

NewLib (Ref) NX510 N6 N42 2nd 1992

The New Mexico Directory Of Hispanic Culture. Edited by Lenore Lee, Lucero Miner, and Carol Guzmán. Albuquerque: Hispanic Culture Foundation, 1992.

Directory information on New Mexico Hispanic artists, art organizations, art businesses, and art events.

NewLib (Ref) ND1500 G6155 1993

The Painter's Handbook. Mark David Gottsegen. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, c.1993.

A thorough guide to artist's materials with detailed instructions on their use. Includes health and safety information. Includes a bibliography, index, and list of suppliers.

NewLib (Ref) NX303 P52 1995

Peterson's Professional Degree Programs In The Visual And Performing Arts 1995. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's, 1995.

Provides information on hundreds of programs in the U.S. and Canada.. Each section (Art, Music, Theater, and Dance) has a helpful introduction for the potential student. Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) N4015 M6 D38 1988

Picture Collections, Mexico: A Guide To Picture Sources In The United Mexican States. Edited by Martha Davidson, Carlota Duarte, and Raul Solano Nunez. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1988.

Provides access to over 570 Mexican collections belonging to museums, archives, libraries, photographers, collectors, publishers, and others. Thoroughly indexed.

NewLib NB1140 V47

Sculpture: Tools, Materials, And Techniques. Wilbert Verhelst. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, [1979].

Defines terms, tools, and processes of sculpture. Includes a bibliography, illustrations, and a list of manufacturers and suppliers.

NewLib (Ref) N4040 V57 C3 1990

Slide Buyers' Guide: An International Directory Of Slide Sources For Art And Architecture. 6th ed. Norine D. Cashman. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1990.

Entries for 308 slide dealers in the U.S. and abroad. Indexed by dealer name and subject.

American Art From The National Gallery Of Art Washington, D. C.: The Gallery: Distributed by The Voyager Company, 1993.

This laser videodisk has images "of over 2,600 works by American artists over a span of three centuries." The disk may be checked out from the New Library circulation desk. A machine for viewing the disk is available on the first floor of New Library.

NewLib (Reserve) N1070 A76 1994

Microsoft Art Gallery: The Collection Of The National Gallery, London. [Redmond, Wash.]: Microsoft, c1994.

"Multimedia information on artists represented in the National Gallery, London, including 2,000 color reproductions of paintings, information about the artists and their works, spoken names of artists, and animations." The disk may be checked out from the New Library circulation desk. A machine for viewing the disk is available on the first floor of New Library.

Journal articles on a specific subject can be identified through the use of a general or specialized index. Some indexes include abstracts (summaries) of articles. The library subscribes to indexes in print and/or electronic format (such as CD-ROM). The library doesn't subscribe to all of the journals in these indexes. You can find out if the library has a journal by accessing the OLE online catalog and typing t/ followed by the title of the journal (not the title of the article).

New Library, Branson Library, Campus Computing Labs, Any Computer with a modem

PAN

PAN is an index to articles on a wide range of subjects. It provides information about articles published since January 1990 in over 1,700 magazines and journals, and newscasts from major television networks and National Public Radio. It is updated monthly. The library subscribes to around 65% of the magazines and journals in PAN. PAN is available from any computer that can connect to OLE. Ask at the reference desk if you need any help.

New Library CD-ROM Area

America: History and Life

Provides citations to articles on the history of American art and artists. Indexes articles published from 1982 to the present. Available only on the first floor of New Library.

Library Network

Computer Select

Includes articles about computer software, including computer art software. Many articles are full-text.

Library Network

ERIC

ERIC, the electronic version of the Current Index To Journals In Education (CIJE) and Resources In Education (RIE), gives bibliographic citations and abstracts for the ERIC document collection on microfiche and for journal articles in the fields of education and other social sciences from over 775 periodicals. There is an online tutorial available. Provides coverage from 1966 to the present, with quarterly updates.

The Thesaurus Of Eric Descriptors, located in the reference areas, may be helpful in suggesting terms to use in when researching the educational aspects of art.

Library Network

Ethnic Newswatch

Full-text articles from U.S. ethnic newspapers. Include articles about ethnic art and artists.

New Library Reference Desk
Branson Reference Desk

FirstSearch

FirstSearch provides online access to approximately 50 databases on a variety of subjects. For art research, Dissertation Abstracts International, Art Index, and Arts and Humanities Search are especially useful. It is available at either reference desk.

New Library CD-ROM Area

Historical Abstracts

Indexes articles on the history of art and artists from outside of North America. The period of history covered is from 1450 to the present, and the articles indexed were published between 1982 and the present. Available only on the first floor of New Library.

New Library CD-ROM Area

MLA

MLA is primarily a database on literature and linguistics, but it does include citations to books, articles, and dissertations on the relationship between art and literature. There is also some coverage of art in popular culture. Coverage is from 1981 to the present. MLA is available only on the first floor of New Library.

Library Network

PsycLIT

Compiled by a department of the American Psychological Association, PsycLIT is the electronic version of Psychological Abstracts. Contains citations with abstracts to over 1300 journals in psychology and the behavioral sciences. International in scope. Topics covered include all psychological applications of art such as "art therapy." Online tutorial available. Provides coverage from 1974 to the present, with quarterly updates.

The Thesaurus Of Psychological Index Terms, located in the reference area, may be helpful in suggesting terms to use when researching the psychological aspects of art.

NewLib (Ref Index Area)

Art Index. New York: Wilson, 1929/32 - .

A quarterly index of periodical articles dealing with all periods and forms of art, including cinema. Also indexes reviews of books and exhibition catalogs. Library owns from 1929 to present.

NewLib (Ref) N7510 B53

BHA: Bibliography Of The History Of Art: Bibliographie D'Histoire De L'Art. Santa Monica, CA: Getty Art Information Program, 1991-.

BHA indexes articles from more than 100 art periodicals. Exhibition catalogs are listed under the city where the exhibition was held. For coverage prior to 1991, use BHA's predecessor, RILA: Repertoire International De La Litterature De L'art (New Ref N7510 R16). RILA provides coverage from 1975 to 1990.

Branson (Ref) Z1002 B471

Bibliographic Index: A Cumulative Bibliography Of Bibliographies. New York: Wilson, 1937 - .

Appearing twice a year with an annual cumulation, this timely source includes entries under broad subject headings (e.g. "Art, French") or individual artists (e.g. "Monet, Claude"). Lists bibliographies containing more than fifty entries. Library owns from 1937 to present.

NewLib (Ref Index Area)

Humanities Index. New York: Wilson, 1974 - .

Published quarterly with annual cumulations. Provides timely access to journal articles on various art topics. Library owns from 1974 to present.

NewLib (Ref Newspaper Index Area)

New York Times Index. New York: New York Times, 1948 - .

Indexes articles from the New York Times, a newspaper which provides notable coverage of the arts in New York City and around the world. The index runs from 1851 to the present, as does the library's microfilm holdings of the New York Times.

NewLib (Ref) HQ1421 W65

Women Studies Abstracts. Rush, NY: Rush Pub., 1972 - .

Subject index to articles from a wide range of periodicals. Includes additional listings of articles not abstracted and a listing of books reviews. Library owns from 1979 to present.

Current issues of most journals are shelved in the Periodicals areas. Use the location charts to find bound journals, which are shelved in the stacks with the books. Microfiche and microfilm journals are housed in cabinets in the microform areas of Branson and New Library. For the most part, back issues of art magazines and journals are bound, not on microfiche or microfilm.

Selected List of Current Journals
The following list is a sample of some of the journals the library carries in the field of art.

Using OLE
OLE may be accessed by author, title, subject, or keyword. Consult the printed instruction sheet, the help screens on the terminal, or ask a reference librarian for further assistance. For most items, the OLE screen will give circulation information, indicating whether the item is available or checked out and, if checked out, when it is due.

The Card Catalog
Materials acquired by the library before 1975 may not be entered into the OLE system yet. For such material, check the card catalog in the reference area. Author, title and subject entries are arranged in a single alphabetical order in each card catalog. The card catalog in each building contains only cards for books in that building.

Library of Congress Subject Headings
To determine the appropriate heading(s) for a topic, consult the multi-volume Library Of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). These large red books, located at the reference desk and also near the OLE terminals, are very useful for suggesting alternate or additional headings to search. UF means "used for" and indicates terms that are not used. BT means "broader term," RT means "related term," SA means "see also," and NT means "narrower term." For example, under the term art, some of the narrower terms listed are:

Bronzes

Drawing

Painting

Sculpture

Wildlife art

Location of Books
To locate a book in the library, first obtain the call number from the OLE screen or the card catalog, then consult one of the location charts found in the reference area or throughout each building. Books are shelved in call number order; however, if a call number is preceded by "(SpC)," the book will be located in Special Collections (Branson). If the call number is preceded by "(Ref)," the book will be located in the reference area. Special Collections materials and reference books cannot be checked out.

Remember, the reference staff can always give you further assistance in locating a book.

NewLib (Ref) N380 A67 1980

Arntzen, Etta, and Robert Rainwater. Guide To The Literature Of Art History. Chicago: ALA, 1980.

Branson (SpC) Z5939 B43

Besterman, Theodore. Old Art Books. London: Maggs, 1975.

Branson (SpC) Z1217 P72

Books By Artists. New York: Printed Matter, 1981.

Branson Z5931 .C45

Chamberlin, Mary W. Guide To Art Reference Books. Chicago: ALA, 1959.

NewLib (RefBiog) N6536 W65 1990

Chiarmonte, Paula L. Women Artists In The United States: A Selective Bibliography And Resource Guide On The Fine And Decorative Arts, 1750-1986. Boston, Mass.: G.K. Hall, c1990.

Lists nearly 3,000 sources for information on U.S. women artists. Indexed.

Branson (Ref) Z5956 W45 D94

Dykes, Jeff C. Fifty Great Western Illustrators: A Bibliographic Checklist. [Flagstaff]: Northland, [1975].

NewLib (Ref) NK1110 E47 1993

Ehresmann Donald L. Applied And Decorative Arts: A Bibliographic Guide. 2nd ed.. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1993.

Branson Z5941 E38 1984

Ehresmann, Donald L. Architecture: A Bibliographic Guide To Basic Reference Works, Histories, And Handbooks. Littleton: Libraries Unlimited, 1984.

NewLib (Ref) N5300 E47 1990

Ehresmann, Donald L. Fine Arts: A Bibliographic Guide To Basic Reference Works, Histories, And Handbooks. 3rd ed. Littleton: Libraries Unlimited, 1990.

NewLib (Ref) N368 B47 1984

From Museums, Galleries, And Studios: A Guide To Artists On Film And Tape. Compiled by Susan P. Besemer and Christopher Crosman. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1984.

Describes over 600 films, videocassettes, and audiocassettes featuring artists discussing their work. Gives buying and/or borrowing information for each film and tape. Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) N85 J64 1990

Jones, Lois Swan. Art Information: Research Methods And Resources. 3rd ed. Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt, c.1990.

Besides extensive bibliographic information, contains some excellent chapters describing how to do research in all areas of art. A good starting point for any art researcher.

Branson Z5949 A45 K4

Keaveney, Sydney Starr. American Painting: A Guide To Information Sources. Detroit: Gale, [1974].

NewLib N7425 M88

Muehsam, Gerd. Guide To Basic Information Sources In The Visual Arts. Santa Barbara.: J. Norton/ABC-Clio, [1977].

NMSU Theses and Dissertations are cataloged as books and may be checked out. They can be found on OLE by author, title, keyword, or subject. In addition, they can be located through a file at the end of the card catalog, arranged by department.

Dissertation Abstracts on FirstSearch

FirstSearch provides online access to approximately 50 databases, including Dissertation Abstracts International. It is available at either reference desk.

NewLib (Ref) AS30 C64

Comprehensive Dissertation Index. Ann Arbor: UMI, 1979 - .

Annual. Cumulated author and subject indexes to Dissertation Abstracts International (DAI, see below) and to the dissertations themselves. Entries under subject or author include the title, author, university, DAI citations number, and order number.

NewLib (Ref) AS30 D63

Dissertation Abstracts International. Ann Arbor: UMI, 1938 - .

Monthly. A compilation of the abstracts of doctoral dissertations submitted to University Microfilms International (UMI). The dissertations are available for purchase from UMI or generally can be borrowed from other universities via interlibrary loan.

Dissertation Abstracts (formerly Microform Abstracts) are on microfilm for the years 1938-1956, in print format for 1957-1976, and on microfiche from 1977 to the present. Since 1966 they have been divided into two main categories: Section A, the humanities and social sciences; and Section B, the sciences and engineering. There are subject and author indexes for each issue. Each June, cumulated indexes are issued on microfiche for the previous twelve months. The printed Comprehensive Dissertation Index (see above) also provides access to the abstracts, but is less current.

NewLib (Ref) N7525 A66 1988

Apple, Marsha C. Illustration Index VII: 1987-1991. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1993.

The latest in a series of works indexing illustrations published in a limited group of U.S. general-interest periodicals. The original Illustration Index covers the 1950s, with later editions covering the succeeding years. Access is by subject only.

NewLib (Ref) NB36 C55

Clapp, Jane. Sculpture Index. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1970.

Indexes picture reproductions of three-dimensional art from 950 publications. Volume 1 covers sculpture of Europe and the contemporary Middle East. Volume 2, in two parts, covers sculpture of the Americas, the Orient, Africa, the Pacific, and the Classical World.

NewLib (Ref) NC996 E6 1931

General Index To Illustrations. Compiled by Jessie Croft Ellis. Boston: Faxon, 1931.

Indexes 22,000 illustrations published in 200 books and periodicals. A good source for illustrations published between 1900 and 1930. Also indexes some illustrations published in the nineteenth century.

NewLib (Ref) ND45 H38
NewLib (Ref) ND45 H38 Suppl.

Havlice, Patricia Pate. World Painting Index. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1982.

The original two-volume set indexes reproductions of paintings from 1167 books published between 1940 and 1975. The two-volume "First Supplement" indexes an additional 617 books, bringing coverage up through 1980. Both the original and supplement include bibliographic information.

NewLib (Ref) N7525 H48 1974

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Index To Art Reproductions In Books. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1974.

Indexes art reproductions from sixty-five published books.

NewLib (Ref) N4010 A1 I5 1990

An Index To American Photographic Collections, Compiled At The International Museum Of Photography At George Eastman House. 2nd enl. ed. Edited by Andrew H. Eskind and Greg Drake. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1990.

The "Collections Listing" gives 540 photographic collections, listing them geographically and by name of collection. The "Photographer Index" links photographers to collections holding their works and is "the most comprehensive listing of photographers and life dates available anywhere."

NewLib (Ref) N7525 K67

Korwing, Yala H. Index To Two-Dimensional Art Works. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1981.

Indexes art reproductions from over 250 books published between 1960 and 1970. The more than 35,000 entries do not include prints or photographs.

NewLib (Ref) ND205 M757i
NewLib (Ref) ND205 M757i 1st Suppl.

Monro, Isabel Stevenson, and Kate R. Monro. Index To Reproductions Of American Paintings. New York: Wilson, 1964.

The first edition indexes reproductions from over 800 books and catalogs published before 1948. The supplement indexes reproductions from 400 books and catalogs published between 1948 and 1961.

Branson Z5965 D3 E3

Nature And Its Applications. Compiled by Jessie Croft Ellis. Boston: Faxon, 1949.

Indexes over 200,000 nature illustrations from 130 books and periodicals. A good source for illustrations published during the first half of the twentieth century.

NewLib (Ref) N4035 N48 1978

New York Graphic Society. Fine Art Reproductions Of Old & Modern Masters: A Comprehensive Illustrated Catalog Of Art Through The Ages. Greenwich: New York Graphic Society, 1978.

Gives information on where to obtain two-dimensional reproductions of some 2500 paintings, prints, photographs, mosaics, and sculptures. Excellent color illustrations accompany most entries. All price information is out of date, but this is still a useful source.

Branson TR199 P37

Photography Index: A Guide To Reproductions. Compiled by Pamela Jeffcott Parry. Westport: Greenwood, 1979.

Indexes reproductions of photographs from more than eighty major books and exhibition catalogs. Dates of indexed photographs range from the 1820s to the 1970s. For anonymous photographs, access is by date of photograph.

NewLib (Ref) N4000 N68 1983

Picture Sources. Edited by Ernest H. Robl. 4th ed. New York: Special Libraries Association, 1983.

The fourth edition in a series of directories of picture resources. Arranged in broad subject categories, entries give information on where and how to obtain reproductions of various art works. Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) ND205 S575

Smith, Lyn Wall, and Nancy Dustin Wall Moure. Index To Reproductions Of American Paintings Appearing In More Than 400 Books Mostly Published Since 1960. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1988.

Indexes some 30,000 paintings. Especially good for locating color reproductions of pre-1900 American Art.

American Art Directory. 55th ed. New Providence, NJ: Bowker, 1995.

Published irregularly, latest edition located in Reference Area. Gives information on art organizations, art schools, and art information sources in the U. S., Canada, and worldwide.

NewLib (Ref) N368 B47 1984

From Museums, Galleries, And Studios: A Guide To Artists On Film And Tape. Compiled by Susan P. Besemer and Christopher Crosman. Westport: Greenwood, 1984.

Describes over 600 films, videocassettes, and audiocassettes featuring artists discussing their work. Gives buying and/or borrowing information for each film and tape. Indexed.

NewLib (Ref) N50 I6

International Directory Of Arts. 22nd ed. New Providence, NJ: K. G. Saur, 1995/1996.

Published irregularly, latest edition in Reference Area. Gives names and addresses of art museums, galleries, schools, artists, restorers, periodicals, auctioneers, and more. Worldwide coverage.

NewLib (Ref) AM1 M76 1995

Museums Of The World. 5th ed. New Providence, NJ: K.G. Saur, 1995.

Lists names and addresses of thousands of museums (art and otherwise) from around the world. Very brief descriptions of each museum's holdings. Indexed by geographic location, name of museum, and type of museum.

NewLib (Ref) AM10 A204

Official Museum Directory. Washington: American Association of Museums, 1971 - .

Published annually, most-recent volume in Reference Area. The 1990 edition has information on 6,700 U.S. museums and on 1800 purveyors of museum products and services. List institutions by state, by name, and by category. Includes a list of museum directors and department heads.

NewLib (Ref) L101 W893

World Of Learning. 40th ed. London: Europa, 1950 - .

Published annually, latest edition located in Reference Area. Among other things, lists learned societies, museums, and art schools from around the world. Gives addresses, telephone numbers, and other descriptive information.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N40 V6

Allgemeines Lexikon Der Bildenden Kunstler Des XX. Jahrhunderts. Hans Vollmer. Leipzig: Seeman, 1953-1962.

This work supplements the Thieme-Becker Allgemeines Lexikon by covering artists born after 1870. Contains signed scholarly articles and bibliographic information. The use of a bilingual dictionary will make this work somewhat accessible to those w ho do not read German.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N40 T4

Allgemeines Lexikon Der Bildenden Kunstler Von Der Antike Bis Zur Gegenwart. Ulrich Thieme and Felix Becker. Leipzig: Seeman, 1907-1950.

Signed scholarly articles give information on the lives and works of thousands of artists born before 1870. Includes an excellent bibliography of older art publications. The use of a bilingual dictionary will make this work somewhat accessible to those who do not read German.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N6536 D38

Artists Of The American West: A Biographical Dictionary. Doris Ostrander Dawdy. 1st ed. Chicago: Sage, [1974].

Lists 1,350 artists, all born before 1900, who depicted the American West. For 300 of these artists there are brief biographical entries.

NewLib (RefBiog) N6536 L47 1995

The Biographical Directory Of Native American Painters. Patrick D Lester. Tulsa, OK: SIR Publications, Norman, OK, 1995.

Brief biographical information on over 2,000 (mostly living) Native American painters. Includes a bibliography and a tribal index.

NewLib (Ref Biog) LT100 B56

Biography Index: A Cumulative Index To Biographical Material In Books And Magazines. New York: Wilson, 1946 - .

An especially useful index for locating biographical information on established artists who are not well known outside of the art world. Includes a listing of biographees by subject or occupation (e.g. Artists, American).

NewLib (Ref Biog) N6490 C6567 1989

Contemporary Artists. Edited by Colin Naylor. 3rd ed. Chicago: St. James, 1989.

Gives biographical information plus a detailed list of exhibitions for over 1000 artists. No artists deceased before 1960 are included.

NewLib (Ref Biog) ND30 C4 1900

Cyclopedia Of Painters And Paintings. Edited by John Denison Champlin. New York: Scribner's, 1900.

A dated but still useful biographical dictionary. Includes biographical information, reproductions of some artists' signatures, and lists of artists' works. The first volume contains an extensive bibliography.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N6536 C8 1988

Dictionary Of Contemporary American Artists. Edited by Paul Cummings. 5th ed. New York: St. Martin's, 1988.

Entries give essential biographical information on some 900 artists: early training, memberships, awards, exhibitions, addresses, collections, and more. Includes bibliographical information and some illustrations.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N43 P47 1985

Dictionary Of Women Artists: An International Dictionary Of Women Artists Born Before 1900. Chris Petteys. Boston: Hall, 1985.

Contains brief biographical entries on thousands of women artists. Includes summaries of exhibition records and a bibliography. Unillustrated.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N40 B47

Dictionnaire Critique Et Documentaire Des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, Et Graveurs. Emmanuel Benezit. [Paris]: Librairie Grund, 1966.

This biographical dictionary covers the period from 5 B.C. to the 1960s and contains entries on over 300,000 Eastern and Western artists. The use of a bilingual dictionary will make this work somewhat accessible to those who do not read French.

NewLib ND30 E5 1979

Encyclopedia Of Painting: Painters And Painting Of The World From Prehistoric Times To The Present Day. Edited by Bernard S. Myers and Shirley D. Myers. 4th rev. ed. New York: Crown, 1979.

Gives brief biographical information on the painters covered. Contains over 1000 illustrations, many in color.

NewLib (RefBiog) N6538 N5 B38 1993

A History Of African-American Artists: From 1792 To The Present. Romare Bearden & Harry Henderson. New York: Pantheon Books, c1993.

Long articles cover approximately 40 African-American artists. Lavishly illustrated. Indexed. Includes bibliographies.

NewLib (Ref) N5300 I45 1984

The Illustrated Dictionary Of Art And Artists. Edited by David Piper. New York: Random, 1984.

Contains over 3000 entries ranging from 100 to 500 words. Many biographical entries include black-and-white artists' portraits, and many of these are self-portraits. There are chronological reproductions of key masterpieces of painting and sculpture, most in color.

NewLib (RefBiog) N6503 N67 1995

North American Women Artists Of The Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary. Edited by Jules Heller and Nancy G. Heller. New York: Garland, 1995.

Biographical information on hundreds of women artists from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Includes bibliographies and illustrations. Indexed.

NewLib N6536 T93

Our Hidden Heritage: Five Centuries Of Women Artists. Elanor Tufts. [New York]: Paddington, [1974].

Biographical and bibliographical information on 22 women artists from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. Well illustrated.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N31 P48

Phaidon Encyclopedia Of Art And Artists. Oxford: Phaidon, 1978.

This is an updated abridgment of the five-volume Pall Mall Encyclopedia Of Art. Includes artists' biographies as well as articles on periods, styles, schools, and movements. Also surveys arts of civilizations whose individual artists are unknown. Illustrated.

NewLib (Ref) N40 K3 1993

Pronunciation Dictionary Of Artists' Names. 3rd rev. ed. Debra Edelstein. Boston: Little, Brown, c1993.

Pronunciations for the names of approximately 5000 artists.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N8214.5 U6 S25 1985

Samuel's Encyclopedia Of Artists Of The American West. Peggy Samuels and Harold Samuels. Secaucus: Castle, 1985.

Contains thousands of short biographies of artists of the American West as well as eighty pages of black-and-white reproductions. Includes entries for Native American artists and women artists. The list of sources serves as a bibliography.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N6536 W5

Who's Who In American Art. Washington: American Federation of Arts, 1940/74 - .

The most-recent volume in this irregularly-published series is located in the first floor Reference-Bibliography Area. Contains biographical sketches of leading North American artists, art educators, and art administrators.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N6512 F26 1985

Who Was Who In American Art: Compiled From The Original Thirty-Four Volumes Of American Art Annual. Edited by Peter Hastings Falk. Madison: Sound View, 1985.

Brief entries for approximately 25,000 American artists give information on lives, exhibition records, early training, and where artists' works can be found. Not illustrated.

NewLib (Ref Biog) N43 W3 1977b

Women In The Fine Arts, From The Seventh Century B.C. To The Twentieth Century A.D. Clara Erskine Clement Waters. Williamstown: Corner House, 1977.

Brief biographical information. No bibliographic information.

NewLib (RefBiog) N6489 W67 1991

World Artists 1980-1990: An H. W. Wilson Biographical Dictionary. Edited by Claude Marks. New York: H.W. Wilson, 1991.

Directory-type information on 900 contemporary artists. Lists the exhibitions of each artist. Bibliography.

Both the catalog raisonne and the oeuvre catalog are studies of either a single artist's entire output or of a single artist's entire output in one medium. Researchers studying a particular artist should make every effort to determine if a catalog raisonne or an oeuvre catalog exists for that artist. Such catalogs are often cited in art bibliographies and in reviews. Raisonne and oeuvre catalogs are often cited in periodical indexes such as Art Index. Also try searching OLE using the artist's name as a subject heading (i.e. s/picasso pablo).

Museum catalogs are published for both permanent and traveling exhibitions and can range from mere lists of works exhibited to lavishly illustrated scholarly productions. Locate museum catalogs in OLE by using the name of a museum as an author (i.e. a/museum of new mexico) or by using the name of an artist as a subject. Museum catalogs may be listed in art bibliographies.