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ARTH 702 - Art Criticism: Find Books

Library Catalog

Browsing for books and articles? Search Catalog+  to find a variety of resources all in one place:

Looking for a specific book title or author? Search the Classic Catalog below:

Search the SCAD Libraries catalog for books, ebooks, DVDs, and magazine/journal subscriptions:

Call Numbers

Use call numbers to browse the shelves for ideas and information:

  • N--Visual arts 
  • NA--Architecture 
  • NB--Sculpture 
  • NC--Drawing. Design. Illustration 
  • ND--Painting 
  • NE--Print media 
  • NK--Decorative arts 
  • NX--Arts in general

How to Read a Call Number

Want to browse the shelves for a particular subject? Explore the call number guide below:

Book Search Tips

  • Check the location, availability and call number before heading to the shelf
  • Not sure how to read a call number? Watch this video on Youtube.
  • Books are organized by subject, so take time to browse the shelves. You might find something useful you didn't see in the catalog.
  • Get books from other SCAD locations or place a hold with the request service

Types of Books

Exhibition Catalogs are records of art exhibitions. Catalogs contain a list of works shown, including piece title, artist, and date created. Often, they will include images, biographical information about the artist(s), scholarly essays, and analysis of the works. Exhibition catalogs are useful when researching a contemporary artist, because that is usually the only scholarly analysis that exists.

A Catalogue Raisonné is a comprehensive catalogue of artworks by a single artist. Often, these books will also feature biographical information on the artist, analysis of works, and images.

Reference Books include encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other related publications. These provide brief informational entries about specific topics, often written by many authors. Look for reference books from reputable publishers.