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.
Digital + Print Art Ref TH2031 .R149 2016
Digital + Print NA2775 .L49 2016
Online edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, covering all subjects.
200 reference works, including many architecture encyclopedias.
In-depth articles on the history of art.
Chapter on the indigenous architecture of Mexico and Central America.
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.
Guided selection of these pertinent materials, as well as content for understanding the referenced titles.