Library : Visual Art: Art Books + Ebooks

Physical Materials in the Library

Recently Added in Books

Design Basics by Stephen Pentak; David A. Lauer
Call Number: NK1510 .L38 2016
ISBN: 9781285858227
Publication Date: 2016
Filled with hundreds of stunning examples of successful two-dimensional design, this how-to book explains design theory and gives students the tools needed to create successful designs. DESIGN BASICS presents art fundamentals concepts in full two- to four-page spreads, making the text practical and easy for students to refer to while they work.
Yayoi Kusama: Festival of Life by Yayoi Kusama; Jenni Sorkin
Call Number: N7359.K87 A4 2018 - Stacks (3rd Floor)
ISBN: 9781941701812
Publication Date: 2018
In a unique style that is both sensory and utopian, Yayoi Kusama's work possesses a highly personal character, yet one that has connected profoundly with large audiences around the globe.
Heavenly Bodies by Andrew Bolton
Call Number: BX1795.A78 B65 2018 - Stacks (3rd Floor)
ISBN: 1588396452
Publication Date: 2018
A brilliant exploration of fashion's complex engagement with the great art and artifacts of Catholic faith and practice. Since antiquity, religious beliefs and practices have inspired many of the masterworks of art. These works of art have, in turn, fueled the imagination of fashion designers in the 20th and 21st centuries, yielding some of the most innovative creations in costume history.

Searching the Library Collections

Materials in the library are organized by subject. Browsing the art shelves of the library in-person can help you discover new work, materials, inspiration, and connections. Listed below are general call number ranges for visual art at UNCSA Library:

N - Visual arts
NA - Architecture
NB - Sculpture
NC - Drawing; design; illustration
ND - Painting
NE - Print media
NK - Decorative arts
NX - Arts in general
TR - Photography
TT - Handicrafts; arts and craft

Finding Ebooks

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.).