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Visual Arts

Subject Areas in Library Shelves: Fine Arts and Visual Arts

Want to just browse the library shelves for books about world history?  Below is a alphabetical list of subject headings for this topic.  All you need to do is go to the shelves designated by the letter(s).

N          Visual arts

NA        Architecture

NB        Sculpture

NC        Drawing. Design. Illustration

ND        Painting

NE        Print Media

NK        Decorative Arts

NX        Arts in General

find Visual Arts Books with the Library Search Tool

Here's a quick tip for searching for visual arts books in the McLennan Library Search Tool:

  1. Using the blue library search tool on the homepage, select "Subject" from the drop-down menu. Use "visual art" or "art history" as your search term.

  2. You may also add in additional keywords with the Advanced Search feature (top left).  Select the "Keyword" search index and then type in your terms.

  3. Once your search results appear, use the limiters on the left side of the screen to narrow your results.

  4. If it is an eBook, you may read it on your screen.  If the book is in the circulating collection you will need to come to the library.

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