Welcome to the Research Guide for ARTH 220: Survey of Asian Art.
Panel with Boys at Play, late 16th-early 17th century, silk and metal thread tapestry. Ming Dynasty. Via the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Required Reading
Recommended Reading
The Little Book of Hindu Deities by For further reading in art historical styles and meaning:
The Handy Art History Answer Book by For research and writing, especially for those interested in continuing with art history:
A Short Guide to Writing about Art by Coverage of essential writing assignments includes formal analysis, comparison, research paper, review of an exhibition, and essay examination.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Just getting started? These academic art dictionary and encyclopedias are great sources for trustworthy information when first researching an artist, a medium, or a time period.
This guide will provide you with information on how to effectively use the library, as well as resources to aide your success in Art History courses.
Books
Books provide biographical information about your chosen artist, as well as contextual information about your artwork, medium, or time period.
Scholarly Articles
Scholarly articles contain focused, specific arguments.
Images
Use high resolution images for a visual analysis. You will also want to include images in you final paper or presentation.
Primary Sources
Primary sources provide first-hand information on the life and time period of your artist.
