Browsing is a great way to discover something new. Here are the Library of Congress call numbers to assist browsing physical books and magazines in your areas. Explore! Many new titles in film are ebooks and won't be found in these areas, so be sure to click on the books tab to the left to search for ebooks.
As you research time periods for your first assignment, look for titles in the decorative arts to get a sense of daily life or setting.
Browsing Guide for Animation
Artistic/Drawing Aspects:
NC 1765-1766
Writing/Stories
PN 1992-1996 (and oversize)
Technical Aspects:
TR 897+ (and oversize)
Browsing Guide for Film
Writing/History
PN 1992-1996 (and oversize)
Cinematography/Technical Aspects:
TR 848-858 (and oversize)
NK
1-570......................................General
600-806..................................History
1135-1149.5............................Arts and crafts movement
1160-1590..............................Decoration and ornament. Design
1648-1678..............................Religious art
1700-2195..............................Interior decoration. House decoration
2200-2750..............................Furniture
2775-2898..............................Rugs and carpets
2975-3049..............................Tapestries
3175-3296.3............................Upholstery. Drapery
3375-3496.3............................Wallpapers
3600-(9990)............................Other arts and art industries
3700-4695....................................Ceramics
4700-4890....................................Costume
5100-5440....................................Glass
5500-6060....................................Glyptic arts
6400-8459....................................Metalwork
8800-9505.5..................................Textiles
9600-9955....................................Woodwork
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