Marshall Brooks Library: Art & Art History Subject Guide: Background Information

Background Information for Art and Art History Topics

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Arts and Humanities Through the Eras by Edward Bleiberg
Call Number: REF NX440 .A787 2005
ISBN: 9780787656959
Publication Date: 2004
Ancient Egypt to 1800 Europe
Atlas of World Art by John Onians (Editor)
Call Number: G1046.E1 O9 2004
ISBN: 9780195215830
Publication Date: 2004
A Short Guide to Writing about Art by Barnet
Call Number: CITE SITE N7476 .B37 2015
ISBN: 9780205886999
Publication Date: 2014
Writing about art -- Writing about art : the big picture -- Formal analysis and style -- Analytic thinking -- Writing a comparison -- Writing an entry in an exhibition catalog -- Writing a review of an exhibition -- Virtual exhibitions : writing text panels and other materials -- How to write an effective essay -- Style in writing -- Art-historical research -- Some critical approaches -- Writing a research paper -- Manuscript form -- Writing essay examinations