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Museum Studies
Books on Art Writing
Writing & Citing for Museum Studies Students
The following resources include literature written specifically on the subject of writing for art. Additional general resources are listed for assistance with writing and citation.
Look! Art History Fundamentals by ISBN: 9780205768714Publication Date: 2010-06-22This handbook is designed to accompany the major textbooks used in the art history survey, presenting various methods for analysis of art as well as extensive tips on writing about art. Professor Anne D'Alleva created this handbook to accompany the major textbooks used in art history survey courses.
A Short Guide to Writing about Art by ISBN: 9780205886999Publication Date: 2014-01-15Sylvan Barnet ' "A Short Guide to Writing About Art "guides students through every aspect of writing about art. Students are shown how to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculptures and architecture, and are prepared with the tools they need to present their ideas through effective writing.
Exhibit Labels by ISBN: 9781442249035Publication Date: 2015-06-19Beverly Serrell presents the reader with excellent guidelines on the process of exhibit label planning, writing, design, and production.
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