This guide was designed to assist you with accessing resources for  AHST 2222 Byzantine Art. It is organized based on the type of research you will need to conduct: Historical Context, Subject Matter and Symbolism, Style and Function. It is important to note that some of the resources do not fit neatly into only one category. For example, a recommended resource for symbolism might also be helpful for researching the style of a work of art.

The types of materials that you will need for this assignment include reference materials, books, and scholarly articles. :

• Reference Materials: online or in print reference materials include encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases. Many of you will find them useful for this assignment.
• Books: search for books/ebooks in the library catalog (use the Finding Books tab on the library homepage or see the Using eBooks tutorial under the Tutorials tab).
• Scholarly articles: search for articles using library databases or Google Scholar using the Finding Articles tab.

My name is Lisa Thornell and I am a Research Librarian here at Fairfield University, and have put this guide together with Professor Rose. Feel free to contact me to ask a question or set up a virtual appointment if you need help finding resources or even brainstorming keywords and search strategies. lthornell@fairfield.edu

You can also use the 24/7 chat box on this page (also on the Library homepage) or check out the other ways to get help from our team of research librarians.

Image: Mosaico di bambini che giocano, Istanbul, Gran Palazzo, 564-578 A.D.

-Dictionaries and encyclopedias are good places to start your research because they provide an overview of the topic as well as keywords, dates, and facts. Each tab includes a few.

-To further research Style and Function, Subject and Symbolism, or Historical Context you can search for BOOKS/EBOOKS. Use the link in the "Finding Books" tab of this guide.

-Try looking at the bibliography at the end of the entry/book/article for a list of other sources such as relevant journal articles and books.

-When you have found print books on your topic, look at the books on the shelf nearby to see if they are related to your topic. Please do not reshelve books during the Fall 2020 semester. Place on "Return Carts" or "Return Trays" so items can be quarantined after use.