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Whether you're browsing for the sake of discovery or have a specific research goal, the Library's collection offers a rich variety of materials on the visual arts. In addition, the Library provides online access to the Grove Art Online, the most comprehensive art reference tool ever published. Below you will also find links to local art resources and worthwhile web sites.

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults A generously illustrated guide to decoding old master European paintings.   More books for: Adults   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: Art - History Art, American Art, Renaissance Hispanic American Art Painting, Modern

RESEARCH DATABASES  Oxford Art Online Grove Art Online is the most comprehensive and authoritative online resource with over 45,000 articles, for all research in the history of the visual arts.  Oxford Music Online Browse articles on musical genres and bibliographies of composers and artists.  Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever Containing the most extensive listing of movies available on video--more than 23,000 in all--and a multitude of cross-referencing within its 10 primary indexes, this new edition includes 1,000 new movies, a fresh introduction, expanded indexing, and more of the beloved categories  Antiques Reference - p4A Antiques Reference - p4A contains both valuation and reference information about antiques, collectibles and fine art. Composed by experienced editors to ensure a wide range of useful material from common to rare items, the p4A database has pictures for every record and is updated daily.  Biography Resource Center Biographical information on people throughout history and around the world. Includes the Complete Marquis Who's Who. Search by occupation, ethnicity, nationality and/or gender!  Commentary Commentary is America's premier monthly magazine of ideas, the publication that those who shape public opinion turn to first for in-depth analysis of politics, religion, foreign affairs, social policy, culture, and the arts, as well as for outstanding reviews of current books. Use the search box at the top right to find your topic! WEB SITES  American Art Timeline The widely renowned Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. has created this informative timeline on American art. An analysis of the artwork and biographical information on the artist are provided.  Art & Architecture Thesaurus AAT contains more than 125,000 terms covering "fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture." It is more than a thesaurus, including brief definitions (the searchable "notes" field) and an impressive, easily navigable hierarchical tree. Extensive and still growing, it includes historic and contemporary terms. Any concept can list numerous variants (e.g., alternate spellings, plural form, synonyms) and may include brief citations for bibliographic sources and contributors.  Art History Resources on the Web A gateway to resources on art history from ancient times to the present day.  ARTchive This site contains over 2,000 scanned images of art by renowned artists plus information on art history, theory and criticism.  ARTcyclopedia An index to the online exhibits of thousands of major artists searchable by artist's name, nationality, gender, associated movement, medium, and subject of art.  Artlex - Art Dictionary Concise definitions for terms used in visual culture, along with thousands of images, pronunciation notes, and cross-references.  ArtsJournal.com ArtsJournal is a weekday digest of some of the best arts and cultural journalism. Each day ArtsJournal combs through more than 200 newspapers, magazines and publications, featuring writings about arts and culture.  Great Buildings Collection Architecture reference site that documents major buildings and architects. Commentary and photographic images are included  Library of Congress Art and Architecture Examine the elaborately decorated interior of the Jefferson Building and Main Reading Room, embellished by works of art from nearly fifty American painters and sculptors  Los Angeles County Museum of Art The most encyclopedic collection of art west of the Mississippi, LACMA's web site provides useful information on current and upcoming exhibitions as well as detailed information on the permanent collection.  Modern Art Notes One of the most respected visual arts blogs devoted to modern and contemporary art.  Timeline of Art History The Timeline of Art History is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.  Union List of Artist Names Online Contains 220,000 names + terms. LOCAL RESOURCES  Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art showcases art by some of the world's most influential and renowned artists. The Gallery displays selected works from the collections of major art museums.  Community Link: Arts and Culture This gateway site provides links to local arts related organizations and groups.  Contemporary Arts Center The C.A.C. exhibits artwork by up-and-coming local and out-of-state contemporary artists.  Goldwell Open Air Museum The Goldwell Open Air Museum is a 7.8 acre outdoor sculpture site near the ghost town of Rhyolite, Nevada, approximately 115 miles north of Las Vegas. All of the artworks have a contextual relationship to the surrounding Mojave Desert vistas.  LVCCLD Gallery Exhibitions The Las Vegas/Clark County Library District maintains galleries within many of its libraries. Click here for exhibition schedules.  Neon: Shows and Events, Arts Published by the Review Journal, this local events calendar lists exhibit and gallery information for the Las Vegas area.  Nevada Arts Council NAC serves as a catalyst for arts programming throughout the state. Their web site includes information on the programs and services offered. RELATED INFO GUIDES  Antiques and Collectibles