DATABASES & E-REFERENCE MATERIALS: G

The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts contains over 3,000 entries covering thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western cultures. Also included are hundreds of entries on the qualities and historical uses of materials, concise definitions on art forms and styles, and in-depth articles discussing the history of armor, jewelry, furniture, textiles, and ceramics.

This reference work offers over 1,600 entries on Islamic art and architecture ranging from the Middle East to Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe and spans over a thousand years of history. Entries provide in-depth art historical and cultural information about dynasties, art forms, artists, architecture, rulers, monuments, archaeological sites, and stylistic developments. In addition, over 500 illustrations of sculpture, mosaic, painting, ceramics, architecture, metalwork, and calligraphy illuminate the rich artistic tradition of the Islamic world.

Provides comprehensive coverage of music, musicians, music-making, and music scholarship. This resource includes links to musical web sites around the world. Full text is available.

Archives the historical Guardian and Observer British newspapers, including full page digital reproductions of every page from all available issues. Full text is available.