Background
This section represents only a small number of the interior design and furnishings books in the library.
The Encyclopedia of FurnitureCall Number: NK2205 .A7 1965
The Style SourcebookCall Number: NK1705 .M56 1998
Digging Deeper in Library Catalog
The Library catalog will locate books devoted to interior design and ornamentation. Experiment with searches such as:
General Arts Background
Subject = Arts - history
Interior Architecture
Subject = Interior architecture
Subject = Interior decoration
Furniture
Subject = Furniture
Subject = Furniture England
Subject = Furniture England history
Keyword = Furniture and catalog
Decoration and Ornamentation
Subject = Interior decoration
Subject = House furnishings
Subject = House decoration
Subject = Decorative arts
Subject = Decoration and ornament
Keyword = Design and exhibitions
Keyword = Design and exhibitions and England
Digging Deeper in Databases
- JSTOR Image Search This link opens in a new windowArtstor is now on JSTOR. Digital image library offering searchable collections of images and descriptive information including architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, and more, encompassing many time periods and world cultures.
- Illustrated London News Historical Archive, 1842-2003 This link opens in a new windowDigitized full run of the world's most iconic illustrated newspaper from 1842-2003.
- Grove Art Online This link opens in a new windowEncyclopedia covering art and artists worldwide in all fields of the visual arts.
Digging Deeper in Websites
- American Memory This link opens in a new windowOnline collection of written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music documenting the American experience.
- National Gallery LondonPaintings searchable by artist and century.
- National Portrait Gallery UKPortraits of famous British men and women.
- New York Public Library Digital Collections This link opens in a new windowDigitized items from the New York Public Library, this is a living database with new materials added every day, featuring prints, photographs, maps, manuscripts, streaming video, and more
- Victoria and Albert MuseumUse More Search Options to explore the V&A's vast collections, including costume, architecture, and decorative arts. Berg Fashion Library contains the V&A's clothing collection.
- Web Gallery of ArtContains art from a broad range of periods, including portraits and architecture.
