Books with background information about artists and art history topoics can be found in the reference section of the LaGuardia Library. These are on the shelves to the left of the reference desk. There are also select books on individual artists in this section.
Most of the other art and art history related books are in the general collection. Browse the following sections based on a book's call number:
N Visual arts
NA Architecture
NB Sculpture
NC Drawing; Design; Illustration
ND Painting
NE Print media
NK Decorative arts
NX Arts in general
TP Chemical technology (includes some ceramics/pottery)
TR Photography
TT Handicrafts; Arts and crafts
Exhibition Catalogs
Artist Monographs
Thematic Monographs