Research on feminist approaches to art embrace nearly every subject area of research. This guide focuses on art sources and women's studies. Don't forget to search other relevant library research guides. Please use your librarians, too! We're here to help via email, chat and in person.
Duke's Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections Library has untold unique resources. Because of the nature of its collections, its riches are not as discernable through the Duke catalog as other material. In addition to doing a search limited to Rubenstein Library, email or query a special collections librarian for a consult on what may be of interest. RUBENSTEIN SEARCH
Art Encyclopedias
Artists' Dictionaries (biographies of Artists)
Keep in mind that specialized Dictionaries can answer many simple art questions.
Symbol Dictionaries
Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art by Hall, James. (Boulder : Westview Press, c2008.)Lilly Library Ready Reference N7560.H34 2008
Period Dictionaries - Classical
The Grove encyclopedia of classical art & architecture [electronic resource and book]
Decorative Arts
Grove encyclopedia of decorative arts [electronic resource and book]
