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Getting Started - Architecture Reference Works
Standards, Surveys, Encyclopedias and Sourcebooks
Note: Encyclopedias are great tools for gaining background information, putting your topic in context and identifying key terms, people and core resources. In addition to resources below, you can search the catalog for your topic and add the word encyclopedias, for example: gardens encyclopedias.
Architectural Graphic Standards
Digital + Print Art Ref TH2031 .R149 2016
Manual of Section
Digital + Print NA2775 .L49 2016
World History of Architecture
Chapter on the indigenous architecture of Mexico and Central America.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Online edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, covering all subjects.
Oxford Reference Online (6 users)
200 reference works, including many architecture encyclopedias.
Oxford Art Online (8 users)
In-depth articles on the history of art.
Oxford Bibliographies Online: Urban Studies
Guided selection of these pertinent materials, as well as content for understanding the referenced titles.
Oxford Bibliographies Online: Art History
Expert recommendations on the best works available in each discipline; from a chapter, a book, a journal article, a website, an archive, or data set.
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