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ARTH 340 - Art Since 1945: Find Books

Resources for research in Art History.

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:

Browsing the Shelves

Looking for ideas or books related to your topic? Explore the shelves around these call numbers:

N 6490-6512 Visual Art. History. Modern and Contemporary Art 

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

Which books are scholarly?

To identify scholarly books, check for:

  • A university or academic publisher (e.g. Oxford, Cambridge)
  • Authors/editors are scholars, professors, curators, etc.
  • Extensive bibliographies/reference lists are provided

Museum catalogs are an especially helpful scholarly source.

  • They compile exemplary artworks on a shared theme or topic
  • Include scholarly essays and high quality printed images
  • Published by/in collaboration with a museum (e.g. Getty, Met Museum)
  • TIP: add the keyword "exhibitions" to your library search. E.g. "aphrodite exhibitions"

Ebook Tips

Looking for online resources? Log into your SCAD account from the library homepage to access ebooks and databases from home.

Searching for other library materials available online? Learn how to find eResources through SCAD Libraries with the video below:

Need more help? Ask a Librarian to connect you with library resources.

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