- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Research Guides
- AFRICAN 302: Arabic Literature and Cinema (Spring 2025)
- Finding Print Resources (Books, etc.)
AFRICAN 302: Arabic Literature and Cinema (Spring 2025) : Finding Print Resources (Books, etc.)
Finding Print Resources (Books,etc.)
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Art resources in the UW-Madison libraries.
The UW-Madison Library system includes the Kohler Art Library located in the Conrad A. Elvehjem Building. The Kohler Art Library houses over 185,000 volumes related to art world wide.
When searching in the library's catalog, these are just a few examples of Library of Congress subject headings (LCSH) that you may find helpful in locating library materials on Middle Eastern and North African art.
Art and society -- Middle East.
Art and society -- Africa, North.
Art -- Middle East -- History.
Art -- Africa, North -- History.
Art, Arab -- 20th century.
Art, Arab -- 21st century.
Art, Middle Eastern -- 20th century.
Art, Middle Eastern -- 21st century.
Art, North African -- 21st century.
Women artists -- Africa, North.
Women artists -- Arab countries.
Feminism and art -- Middle East.
Feminism and art -- Africa, North.
Art and revolutions -- Arab countries.
Art -- Political aspects -- Arab countries.
Aesthetics, Arab.
Islamic art.
Islam and art.