Fine Arts: Book Search

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Art Related Subject Headings

Forms of Subject Headings searches  in MARQCAT

Names of Artists (lastname firstname)

Periods of Time or Schools
    art ancient     art primitive              
    art gothic       art 4th cent.                  

In Particular Locales
    art egyptian (art by egyptians)   
    
art egypt (art located in egypt)
    etruscan art

Types of Art
    painting french   sculpture
    outsider art         folk art       

Specific Works of Art/Architecture
    chartres            great sphinx

Themes and Uses of Art Works
    saints art          christian art     
    cathedrals         gods in art
    flowers in art 
    symbolism in art

MARQCAT Searching Tips

Tip: Find additional materials via MARQCAT

  • Pull-up the individual MARQCAT records for materials that have already been found. Scroll down to see what subject headings have been assigned.

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