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Art Books

New Resource! Browsable Magazine Collection

The librarians have curated a collection of periodicals that is specifically designed to be useful for browsing purposes and inspiration!  The collection can be found on the library's Ground Floor, in the first two rows of shelving near the Learning Center. Here is a comprehensive guide about this collection. Below are more details for titles concerning art.

Cover Picture Title Description Holdings
Cover of African Arts African Arts Devoted to covering arts of Africa, that encompass sculpture in wood, metal, ceramic, ivory, and stone, and less familiar work in fiber, hide, mud, and other materials 1998 - Present
Cover of After Image AfterImage Features unique, high-quality coverage of digital media, film, games, photography, television, video, and visual arts 1987 - 1997
Cover of Art in America Art in America Concentrates on the contemporary art world in the United States, including profiles of artists and genres, updates about art movements, show reviews and event schedules 2016 - Present
Cover of Artforum Artforum International Monthly magazine specializing in contemporary art 2011 - Present
(Plus 1974 - 2010 in Remote Stacks)
Cover of ARTNews ARTnews Covers visual arts from ancient to contemporary times 2009 - Present
(Plus 2007 - 2008 in Remote Stacks)
Cover of Ceramic Review Ceramic Review Magazine for contemporary ceramic art and craft 2002 - Present
(Plus 1984 - 2001 in Remote Stacks)
Cover of Communication Arts Communication Arts Journal of visual communication covering graphic design, advertising, photography, illustration, typography and interactive media 2004 - Present
(Plus 1993 - 2003 in Remote Stacks)
Cover of Graphis Graphis Features interviews, case studies, and stunning visuals from both established and emerging talents worldwide, providing inspiration and a platform for creative professionals 1999 - 2005
(Plus 1989 - 1998 in Remote Stacks)
Cover of Life Magazine Life Magazine Feature articles and photographs representing American life and culture 1937 - 1972
Cover of Metropolis Metropolis Design and architecture–concentrated magazine with a strong focus on ethics, innovation and sustainability in the creative sector 2013 - 2023
Cover of Print Magazine Print Reports on and celebrates visual culture and the expression of graphic design in all its forms and mediums 1994 - 2018
(Plus 1976 - 1993 in Remote Stacks)
Cover of School Arts School Arts Art education magazine committed to promoting excellence, advocacy, and professional support for visual arts educators 2018 - Present
Cover of Sculpture Sculpture Source of information, criticism, and dialogue on all forms of contemporary sculpture internationally  1990 - Present