This guide is meant to help you explore the many resources available through the Molstead Library in the areas of Art & Art History. Our library utilizes the Library of Congress Classification System to organize and shelve most library materials. Print resources are assigned alpha-numeric call numbers, which can be found on spine labels.
Want to know more about how our collection is organized? We have a guide for that!
ARTS
N = Visual Arts
NA = Architecture
NB = Sculpture
NC = Drawing
ND = Painting
NE = Print Media
NK = Decorative Arts
NX = Arts in General
CALL NUMBER RANGE HEADING
The following list of LC call numbers can help you navigate our collection and locate resources related to Visual Art. Take some time to go browse the shelves and see what we have!
N1-58 General
N61-72 Theory. Philosophy. Aesthetics of the visual arts
N81-390 Study and teaching.
N400-3990 Art museums, galleries, etc.
N4390-5098 Exhibitions
N5198-5299 Private collections and collectors
N5300-7418 History
N7420-7525.8 General works
N7560-8266 Special subjects of art
N8350-8356 Art as a profession. Artists
N8510-8553 Art studios, materials, etc.
N8554-8585 Examination and conservation of works of art
N8600-8675 Economics of art
N8700-9165 Art and the state. Public art
Flipster : Flipster is a digital magazine service that allows you to stay current on trends in photography by browsing a selection of magazines from the library's collection on your computer or mobile device.
