Art History

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Art books are located on the third floor of the Library within the N section.
Books about photography are located on the lower level of the Library within the TR section.
Books about archaeology are located on the third floor within the CC section.

Important: Many art books are considered oversize (designated as Folio or Folio+). Oversize books are located on the Lower Level of the Library.