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ARH 381: Art of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, and the Aegean

Why books?

Books and chapters within books are likely to be your best sources for this assignment.  Why?  Because books about art tend to provide background information that will help you place your artwork in the context of the civilization that created it and other civilizations that may have influenced it.

The list below isn't exhaustive.  May find more books by searching in the Library Search tool (Search box on the library home page).

After search, use the "Source Type" menu on the left to limit to books and book chapters, then apply.

Books about Egyptian art

ebooks

Print books (on a cart outside RM 209 until finals week)

Books about Near Eastern art

Including Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Hittite

Ebooks

Print books (on a cart outside RM 209 until finals week)

Books about Aegean art

Including Mycenaean, Minoan, and Phoenician.

Ebooks

 

Print books (on a cart outside RM 209 until finals week)

Other books

Including books on broader themes in art and books that address multiple civilizations.

Ebooks

Print books (on a cart outside RM 209 until finals week)

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