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Fine Arts

This guide outlines books, image databases, article databases and other sources to aid students and faculty researching a topic in fine arts.

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KEY RESOURCES

Books to Get You Started

Why Books?

Books and eBooks can provide a solid foundation for topic background or introductory research, helping scholars refine questions, select keywords, and navigate topic-specific vocabulary. Many academic texts also offer references and bibliographies, pointing to other valuable sources you may wish to explore. In short, they’re an essential starting point for any research project.

Catalogue Search

Use the following terms in a subject search to find related items in the library catalogue.

Subject headings to explore:
• Art--History--Maps.
• Fine arts.
• Art
• Art--Technique.
• Art, Greek--History.
• Iroquois art--History.


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to find TRU Library's books, periodical titles, videos, government documents, pamphlets.  Also try:
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Books to Get You Started

Here are some awesome books to get you started on your research topic.  Please note: E-Books are restricted to current TRU students, staff and faculty

Article Databases

What's a Database?

Article databases contain information about articles, and often include the full-text of the articles as well.

While searching our discovery service will find articles for you, databases allow you do more controlled and precise searching.

Best Bets

Websites

Websites

Citation Guides

Common Citation Styles

New Books (Items recently added to the Library collection)

New Books (Items Recently Added to the Library Collection)

Research Strategies

Research Tips

Some really great resources to consult are:

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