Art Resources at CSN Libraries

Christopher Zahedi

 

Art comes in many different forms and, here at CSN Library, we have countless resources to explore the many avenues of Art and those who create it. Whether you want to experience the Post-Impressionist works of Van Gogh, the fantasy worlds of Studio Ghibli, the unconventional architecture of Frank Gehry, or learn to draw yourself, our collection has something for you.

 

Here are just a few examples of Art resources in our collection:

Van Gogh Painting

Title: Van Gogh - An Artist and His Art 

Producer: Academy Media

Location: Films on Demand

Description: This film explores the remarkable images and life of the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. While the depression from which he suffered is touched on, what the filmmaker is concerned with are the charming paintings he produced and the way in which he handled his rather solitary but immensely productive life.

 

Studio Ghiblio book cover

Title: Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History

Author: Rayna Denison

Location: eBook Central

Description: This book examines the history of the famous anime production studio, from its beginning to where it finds itself in the ever-growing industry of anime around the world. Learn more about famed visionary Hayao Miyazaki as well as the oft-overlooked women in the industry.

 

Image of Frank Gehry

Title: Frank Gehry's New Design Really Gets Neurons Firing, Which is Fitting Since the Two-Structure Complex in Las Vegas is a Brain Study Center.

Location: ProQuest

Description: This article discusses the design and creation process of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (AKA that twisted building near Fremont Street) by famed architect Frank Gehry.

 

And be sure to check out our many databases such as JSTOR:

JSTOR homepage

JSTOR

In addition to countless scholarly articles from just about any topic you can think of JSTOR also offers a large image collection. From traditional arts to statues to architecture, this resource provides high quality images of the artworks with detailed information about them such as medium, style, date of creation etc.