The library has many reference
resources that will help you find information on art and
symbolism in different cultures. Selected resources are listed below. Look
on the shelves near these books; there may be similar books nearby
with helpful information.
- Chinese Symbols and superstitions - Middle
Level, Reference Shelves: BL 1801 .M6 1972
- The Continum Encyclopedia of Native Art - Middle
Level, Reference Shelves: E 98 .A749 2000
- The Continum Encyclopedia of Symbols - Middle Level,
Reference Shelves: AZ 108 .B4313 1994
- Dictionary of Classical Mythology, Symbols ...
- Middle Level, Reference Shelves, BL 715 .B44 1982
- Dictionary of Mythology, Folklore and Symbols
- Middle Level, Reference Shelves, GR 35 .J6
- Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art -
Middle Level, Refererence Shelves, N 7560 .H34 1979b
- Dictionary of Symbolism - Middle Level, Reference
Shelves: AZ 108 .B5313 1992
- A Dictionary of Symbols - Middle Level, Reference
Shelves: BF 1623 .S9C513 1995
- The Dictionary of Symbols in Western Art -
Middle Level, Reference Shelves: N 7740 .C29 1995
- An Encyclopedia of Archetypal Symbolism - Middle
Level, Reference Shelves: BL 602 .A72 1991
- The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols - Middle
Level, Reference Shelves: BM 50 .F74 1992
- The Encyclopedia of Religion - Middle
Level, Reference Shelves: BL 311 .D513 1991
- Encyclopedia of World Cultures - Middle Level, Reference
Table 9A: GN 307 .E53 1991
- Grove
Art Online - Online database
- The Gods & Symbols of ancient Mexico ...
- Middle Level, Reference Shelves, F 1435.3 .R3M55 1993
- Handbook of North American Indians - Middle
Level, Reference Table 9A: SI 1.20/2
- The Illustrated Book of Signs & Symbols
- Middle Level, Reference Shelves: AZ 108 .B78 1996
- Man, Myth and Magic - Middle Level, Reference
Shelves: BF 1407 .M34 1995
- Mythologies - Middle Level, Reference Shelves:
BL 311 .D513 1991
- The Mythology of All Races - Middle Level,
Reference Shelves: BL 25 .M8 1964
- The Picture Book of Symbols - Middle Level,
Reference Shelves: AZ 108 .L38
- Symbolic and Mythological Animals - Middle
Level, Reference Shelves: GR 820 .C66 1992
- Symbolism: A Comprehensive Dictionary - Middle
Level, Reference Shelves: CB 475 .O38 1986
- Symbols: Our Universal Language - Middle Level,
Reference Shelves: CR 29 .H3
Online Catalogs:
Use library online catalogs to find availability and location
of books and other media:
To find books on art and
symbolism in differenct cultures, combine the name of the culture/ethnic
group (ie. Hopi, Cuna, Maya, Chinese, etc.) or country (ie. China,
Russia, Brazil, etc.) with one of the following search terms: anthropology,
antiquities, archaeology, art, culture, customs, ethnography, ethnographic,
ethnology, folklore, myth, myths, mythology, religion, ritual, symbols,
symbolism, etc. Here are some sample search statements;
note the use of truncation (*) to search for several variants of
a word at the same time.
- Hopi and myth*
- Cuna and symbol*
- Maya and ethno*
- China and culture
- Bosnia and religio*
Browse the Shelves:
When you locate a book,
be sure to browse the shelves; there may be similar books nearby.
Bibliographies:
When you find a good book or article,
check the bibliography to identify other books and articles on your
subject.
Interlibrary Loan:
If we do not own a particular book
you need, we will borrow it for you from another library through
ILLIAD, our online Interlibrary Loan service.
Online Article Databases:
Use Social
and Behavioral Sciences article databases to find magazine and
journal articles using the same search statements you used
when searching the online catalog. Some
databases that might be of most use are:
Electronic Journals:
The library also provides
access to many electronic
journals in Anthropology and related fields. All of these
allow you to browse the table of contents of journal issues and
many allow you to search all available issues by keyword.
Bibliographies:
When you find a good book or article, check the bibliography to
identify other books and articles on your subject.
Interlibrary Loan:
If we do not own a particular article you need, we will borrow it for you from another library through ILLIAD, our online Interlibrary Loan service.
A good place to begin
is the Stewart Library's list of web
resources in Anthropology. Most of the sites listed will provide
links to additional sites, so explore! Use Internet
search engines to find additional information.
As you do your research, keep the
following tips in mind:
