LibGuides: Culture, Art and Society: The Shaping of Los Angeles (FYS Dr. Noreen): Books

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Before the internet, the library stacks were a great place for artists to immerse themselves in ideas and look for inspiration. Come to think of it, they still are. Here's how:

Check out books in the following call numbers, either in the main stacks or in the oversize stacks. All N call numbers in the main stacks are on Level 2 of the library, while you'll find TR and all oversize books on Level 3.

N - Visual arts

NA - Architecture

NB - Sculpture

NC - Drawing. Design. Illustration

ND - Painting

NE - Print media

NK - Decorative arts

NX - Arts in general

TR - Photography