Arts

Dance, Rev. ed. (e-book)

Explores the world of dance from ballet and modern dance to various styles of dance performed all over the world.

Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion (e-book)

A survey of clothing and body adornment, this online resource covers the origins of clothing including the development and technologies of fabric and the social meanings of dress. Informational articles on representative costumes from a variety of historical periods and cultures are available.

Gale Virtual Reference Library (e-book)

The Gale Virtual Reference Library is a selection of reference titles available online. Subjects covered include arts, history, religion and philosophy, social science, law, literature, science & technology, and more.

Grove Encyclopedia of American Art (e-book)

Deals with all aspects of American art and architecture from Native American art to Colonial art to contemporary American art. There are articles on all subject areas in American fine art including: biographies of major artists, architects and patrons, architecture, painting, new media, photography, sculpture, installation art, performance art, new media art, art education, and more.

Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art & Architecture (e-book)

A comprehensive resource for the visual arts of the Classical period, featuring in-depth articles- from biographies to thematic entries on architecture, ceramics, metalwork, mosaics, painting and sculpture.

Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts (e-book)

Covering thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western cultures, this encyclopedia offers entries about artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.

Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Modernism (e-book)

Focuses on legitimate drama, both as influenced by European modernism and as impacted by the popular entertainment of the era. Includes entries on plays, music, playwrights, performers, producers, critics, architects, and designers.

Historical Dictionary of the Broadway Musical (e-book)

Provides a detailed history of the Broadway musical and includes entries on Broadway shows, playwrights, directors, producers, designers, and actors.

International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance with Full Text

This database covers world theater and the performing arts with an indexed, cross-referenced and annotated databank of books, full-text articles, and dissertation abstracts.

International Encyclopedia of Dance, The (e-book)

This online encyclopedia includes articles on many aspects of dance from around the world, including forms, music, costumes, performances, and biographies.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance, The (e-book)

This encyclopedia provides information about theater and performance from ancient Greek theater to the latest developments in London, Paris, New York, and around the globe. In addition to performances in playhouses, it covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, and popular performance, including carnivals, circus, and public executions.

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