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Research - The Arts

The Ferguson Library houses an extensive collection of materials in the arts, crafts, architecture, music, theater and film on the third floor of the Main Library. The reference holdings on the second floor include a diverse and wide range of resources. In addition to texts, oversize art reproduction books and audio visual materials, numerous scores and librettos are also available for loan.

A Selection of Reference Sources

Contemporary Theater, Film and Television. R792 W 628C
Annual collection of biographies on the major players of the dramatic arts.

The Dictionary of Art. R 703 D554
From Fra Angelico to Zhe School, this is a key source for information on art and artists.

Magill’s Cinema Annual. R 791.43 M 194C
Criticism of notable films from 1982 to present.

The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. R 780 N532
The comprehensive source for information on major works, composers, instruments, performers and musical trends.

The New Grove Dictionary of Opera. R q782.103 N532
A thorough overview of operas and their producers from around the world.

Who's Who in American Art. R709.22 W628A
An annual compilation of notable figures in the American Art Scene.


An Array of Periodicals

Architectural Digest – Distinct visions of world renowned architects, innovative designers and sought after decorators.
Art Forum – Features, news, reviews and interviews of contemporary art and artists.
Billboard – The essential journal of music business.
Down Beat – Jazz, blues and beyond …
Opera News – Features on performers and current reviews.
Popular Photography – Excellent coverage on all aspects of amateur and professional photography.
Premiere – in-depth reporting about the art and business of film making.
Rolling Stone – The magazine of music, politics and popular culture.


On the Web

All Music Guide
A guide to recordings available in a variety of genres from rock to world music.

Artcyclopedia
Comprehensive search engine for artists and their works.

Internet Movie Database
Everything you want to know about movies – cast, crew, reviews and show times.

National Gallery of Art
Search the collection of one of the finest museums in the United States by artist, title or a combination.

Stamford Center for the Arts
A not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to serving as the region's premier center for the performing arts.

Stamford Symphony Orchestra
The resident orchestra at the Stamford Center for the Arts.

Stamford Theater Works
Connecticut’s most important resident professional theaters.
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