Arts Resource Guide, page 2

Print resources

The following items are a selection of key print materials available in the Library. Some of these items may be on the shelves in the Arts Reading Room. Others may need to be requested through our online catalogue, retrieved from storage and delivered to the book collection point in the Information Centre.

Australian art auction records
AR 706.5 C84A (2001/2003)
Are you looking at a goldmine? Check out the prices achieved at auction for Australian art works. That old painting in the attic may be worth a fortune!

The Dictionary of Art
AR 703 D56T (1996)
A major resource in 34 volumes, covering the history of all visual arts worldwide from prehistory to the present. It contains detailed biographies of artists, which often include a bibliography for further reference.

The Encyclopedia of Australian art
AR 709.9403 M13E (1994)
A comprehensive guide to the visual arts in Australia from 1770 to 1980. It includes information on artists, public and private galleries, prizes, schools of art and exhibitions.

The Ladies' picture show: sources on a century of Australian women artists
AR 016.75994 Am1L (1984)
This book concentrates on female artists born before 1915, who were active between the wars. It documents the lives and achievements of a prolific and significant group of artists largely overlooked by mainstream literature.

The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs
AR 016.780266 M33P (2002)
A guide to recorded classical music which offers information on the relative artistic and technical merits of recordings ranging from great historical performances to the latest releases.

International who's who in popular music
AI 780.92 A95I (2003)
Biographical details of over 5000 of the most talented and influential artists and individuals from around the world. Entries include career details, recordings and contact information.

Historical sets, collected editions, and monuments of music : a guide to their contents

AI 016.78 H51 (1980)
An invaluable tool for finding individual pieces of music located in the Library's collected editions of great composers.

The Encore directory
AR 791.02594 EN1C (2003)
This is the leading professional directory for the film and television industry in Australia. Provides summaries and contact details for businesses and organisations involved in all aspects of production, distribution and access.

Get the picture: essential data on Australian film, television and video
AR 384.80994021 SP3G (2002) 
This guide, produced annually by the Australian Film Commission provides detailed analysis and statistics of the audio/visual industry. Find out what Australians are making and what they are watching.