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History: Art History

Resources for exploring topics and issues in History. Includes Ancient, European, Modern, and United States History and Government as well as Economics, Religious Studies, and the History of Art.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art Gallery Talk Assignment

Choose a work that is on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to research and prepare a 5 minute gallery talk. Give basic background information, do a visual analysis, list what drew you to the piece, and place the work into a larger context of your choosing.

Art History Research Shouldn't Make You Cry

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Accessing Databases From Off-Campus

Remember!  You can access our library databases from off-campus.  You will need special passwords to do this.  See or email Ms. Hammond or Ms. Sweeney.