HUMN 1201 Expressions of Culture: Books
Subject Listing
Online Books
- Google BooksHundreds of literary classics available free in full-text version.
- Perseus Digital LibraryAn evolving collection of resources for the study of the ancient world, including archaeology, atlas, texts and translations, text tools and lexica.
- Scholarly Books on the WebOnline bookstore offering "scholarly and literary titles to readers with decidedly theoretical interests;" emphasis on recently published and soon to be published titles from over 175 publishers
- Project GutenburgThe Schoenberg Database of Manuscripts (SDBM) makes available data on medieval manuscript books of five or more folios produced before 1600. Its purpose is to facilitate research for scholars, collectors, and others interested in manuscript studies and the provenance of these unique books.
Subject Headings/Keywords
Architecture: Books at Roberts Library
There are many books available in Roberts Library. You may search the GIL-Find library catalog or browse the shelves upstairs on the 2nd floor.
Call Numbers:
NA1-9428 Architecture
NA1-60 General
NA100-130 Architecture and the state
NA190-1555.5 History
NA 1995 Architecture as a profession
NA 2000-2320 Study and teaching. Research
NA 2335-2360 Competitions
NA 2400-2460 Museums. Exhibitions
NA 2500-2599 General works
NA 2599.5-2599.9 Architectural criticism
NA 2695-2793 Architectural drawing and design
NA 2835-4050 Details and decoration
NA 4170-7020 Public buildings
Includes: Religious architecture, Domestic architecture, Houses, Dwellings, Clubhouses, guild houses, etc.
Architecture: Selected Titles
Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Architecture by Focusing on architecture from all regions of the world, this three-volume set profiles the twentieth century's vast chronicle of architectural achievements, both within and well beyond the theoretical confines of modernism.
The Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture by Call Number: eBookThe Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art and architecture that has been influenced and inspired by Biblical stories and Christian history and beliefs.
Art: Books @ Roberts Library
There are many books available in the Roberts Library. You may search the GIL-Find library catalog or browse the shelves upstairs on the 2nd floor.
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Art: Selected Titles
Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography by Answers to how various mythological, Biblical, and literary themes have been treated in literature, art, music, and the performing arts can be found in this work.
Bulfinch Guide to Art History by Call Number: Ref N380 .B78 1996
30,000 Years of Art by Call Number: Located on the Gilmer campusThe book contains over 1000 works of art from all periods and regions in the world and breaks through the usual geographical and cultural boundaries of art history to celebrate the vast range of human artistry across time and space.
Italian Renaissance Art by Call Number: Located on the Gilmer campusThe Italian Renaissance is one of the great periods of genius in western history. In this new book, art historian Laurie Schneider Adams brings to readers a vibrant and engaging presentation of Renaissance art history that is supported by up-to-date scholarship and methodology.
Dictionary of Symbols in Western Art by A practical guide to the understanding and appreciation of Western Art. A delight to read and highly informative, the fascinating A-to-Z entries explore religious themes that have dominated Western painting and sculpture from its beginnings.
History: Books @ Roberts Library
There are many books available in the Roberts Library. You may search the GIL-Find library catalog or browse the shelves upstairs on the 2nd floor.
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History: Selected Titles
An Encyclopedia of World History by Call Number: D21 .L27 1972Using both a geographical and chronological arrangement, the author outlines the major events in world history to 1970.
Encyclopedia of African Nations and Civilizations by The Encyclopedia of African Nations and Civilizations covers the major historic civilizations and the fifty-two nations of Africa in an accessible A-to-Z format.
Encyclopedia of Ancient Asian Civilizations by Covering ancient Asia from the Jomon culture in Japan in approximately 11,000 BCE through to the Cambodian empires that lasted until the 15th century, this encyclopedia covers civilizations that have thus far been treated only marginally in English literature.
Encyclopedia of World HistoryDesigned to meet the standards of major curricula and the National Standards for World History
Literature: Books @ Roberts Library
There are many books available in the Roberts Library. You may search the GIL-Find library catalog or browse the shelves upstairs on the 2nd floor.
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Literature: Selected Titles
Music: Books @ Roberts Library
There are many books available in the Roberts Library. You may search the GIL-Find library catalog or browse the shelves upstairs on the 2nd floor.
Call Numbers:
Music: Selected Titles
Music Reference and Research Materials by Call Number: REFERENCE (ML113 .D83 1997)- The book of world-famous music : classical, popular and folk by Call Number: ML113 .F8
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments by Call Number: ML102.I5 I5 1996In addition to material on the history, development, & characteristics of each musical instrument, this oversize, well-illustrated book gives a history of music-making, plus coverage of composers & performers.
