Art Reference Resources in Ablah Library
ICONOGRAPHY
Encyclopedia of Comparative
Iconography (Roberts) REF
N7565.E53 1998
In 2 volumes, this work provides in-depth coverage about themes depicted in
works of art. Particularly helpful for its cross references to other themes,
this lists selected works of art relating to the theme and bibliographies at the
end of each entry. Volume 2 also contains indices of people, places concepts,
cultures, artists, works, and terms. (This answers the question: “Which works
of art refer to the zodiac?”
Favorite Subjects in
Western Art REF N7430.T6
This is a guide to names, places and events that inspired works of western art.
(This answers the question: “What is the significance of the Unicorn?”)
Illustrated
Dictionary of Symbols in Eastern and Western Art
REF N7740.H35 1994
Divided into six sections of symbols: abstract signs, animals, artifacts, earth
and sky, human body and dress and plants; and a section of themes, the index is
helpful here. This is especially useful in its illustration of symbols. (This
answers the question: “What does a tripod symbolize?”)
Medieval Art
REF N7850.R67 1996
A dictionary of subjects, stories, symbols and themes represented in early
Christian, western medieval and Byzantine art. (This answers the question:
“What is the ‘Holy Grail’?”)
Updated:
March 23, 2007
Contact:
Rachel Crane, Music/Fine Arts
Librarian