Drafting for the Theatre by 
Scenic Art for the Theatre by 
Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Design Since 1900 by 
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts by 
The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture by 
Bridgeman Images: William Morris Collection
Why? To draw inspiration from 7,000+ vintage, North American visual advertisements
What? Images of print advertisements
When? 1911 - 1955
Why? To discover 50M+ resources from all across Europe related to art, fashion, music, and natural history
What? Artworks, artifacts, books, videos, and recordings
Why? To discover 50M+ digital items from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States
What? Maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, and museum objects
When? 5000 BCE to present
Why? To explore the foremost scholarly art and architecture encyclopedia with entries on artists, architects, craftsmen, patrons, movements, and periods
What? Encyclopedia entries, as well as bibliographies for further research and thousands of searchable images
When? “Pre-history” - present
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Scenic Art for the Theatre by 
Elements of Style by 
Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture by 
A Global History of Architecture by 
Architecture and Ornament by 
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts by 
Theatre and Performance Design: A Reader in Scenography by