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Art History

Information pertaining to the development of fine arts through the ages.

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Ancient Art - Credo Topic Pages

Middle Ages - Renaissance - Credo Topic Pages

Early 20th Century Art - Credo Topic Pages

Later 20th Century Art - Credo Topic Pages

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Something to Think About

"History has remembered the kings and warriors, because they destroyed. Art has remembered the people, because they created."

- William Morris

A Matter of Perspective

Looking at the Mona Lisa

Photo by Juan Di Nella on Unsplash

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The Department of Performing, Visual Arts and Communications

Art History is part of the PVAC Department, which is located in Washington-010.

Department Phone:  845-431-8610

For accessibility concerns about the library website, please contact Tina Kiernan.