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Hair History & Styling

Research resources for the study and styling of hair.

Finding Art Images

Online Databases

 

Books

Books and ebooks can provide a more in-depth look at a topic, place, design style, or historical moment. You can search our digital and in-library collections simultaneously by title, author, subject, or keyword via LibrarySearch. Click Advanced Search for additional search criteria (like material type, language, year, etc.).

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Materials in the library are organized by subject. Browsing the shelves of the library in-person can help you discover new work, materials, inspiration, and connections. Listed below are general call number ranges for hair history, hair styling, beauty, and a few art and portraiture sections we discussed in class:

 

  • GT495-499 - Human body and its parts; Personal beauty
  • N - Arts
  • N5600-5700s - Greek and Roman art
  • ND - Painting
  • ND1300-1337 - Painting -- Portraits
  • PN2067-2068 - Theatrical costume and makeup design
  • TT950-979 - Hairdressing; Beauty culture; Barbers' work