ART: Browse in the Library

Art books are on the third and fourth floors of Armacost Library.

Since the library uses the Library of Congress classification system, most art books have call numbers beginning with N. Photography is shelved in the TRs.

Use this map of the library to find your way to the art and photography sections.

The Library of Congress classification system reserves the call number range N1 - NX9999 for art, and the range TR1-TR9999 for photography.

Art books are classified by technique. Here are the main categories:

N:  History, theory, philosophy, economics and politics of art; art museums and galleries; art as a profession

NA: Architecture

NB: Sculpture

NC: Drawing

ND: Painting

NE: Prints, engraving and etching

NK: Decorative arts, interior decor, art industries

NX: Study and teaching of art, art exhibits, arts administration

TR: Photography and cinematography