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The Collections

The Art Library collects books, journals, and media in all periods of art history, from antiquity to the present, with an emphasis on Renaissance art, modern art, and contemporary art. Some subjects include:

  • Indigenous Art
  • Visual Arts
  • Sculpture
  • Painting
  • Print Media, including printmaking and engraving
  • Decorative Arts
  • Handicrafts
  • Printing, including graphic design and typography

Arrangement of Materials

  • Books are shelved by call number in the general stacks according to the Library of Congress classification system.

Food and Drink Policy

    Staff

    Erin Conor
    Head of Music, Art, and Drama Libraries
    206-685-3140

    Madison Sullivan
    Fine and Performing Arts Librarian
    206-685-9032

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