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Art

A guide with information resources about art and artists

Browse the Stacks: Art Books in the Library

Shelved on the main floor of the Library is an extensive collection of books about art, artists, and art history. Below is an overview of call numbers corresponding to topics in art:

N - Visual Arts
NA - Architecture
NB - Sculpture
NC - Drawing. Design. Illustration.
ND - Painting
NE - Print Media. Printmaking and engraving
NK - Decorative Arts
NX - Arts in General 
TT  - Handicrafts
TR  - Photography

The library also provides access to e-books and videos on art-related subjects. Use OneSearch to find eBooks and videos.

Click on the link below for our library maps and virtual tour.

Finding Books

To locate hardcopy and eBooks about art, use the OneSearch tab on the Library's homepage. 

  • Search by the name of the artist, by medium, or by movement. 

  • For broader subjects in Art and Art History, here are some Subject headings which will be useful in searching the Catalog:

Art Movements Art nouveau
Christianity and Art Cubism
History and Art Expressionism
Feminism and Art Human figure in Art
Pre-Raphaelites Psychology and Art
Art, Modern - 17th century Art, Modern - 18th century
Art, Modern - 19th century Art, Modern - 20th century
Art, Modern - 21st century Art, Renaissance
Visual arts Painting

Sample eBooks on Art and Art History

Find books and more with OneSearch

1. Limit to a particular type of information source before searching or search All Items.

2. Select Stetson Collections Only if you you want to limit to items accessible through our library.