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• New Reference Book: The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television

  09Feb

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  The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television by John Kenneth Muir, McFarland, 2008.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 791.43 M91S

  A one-volume guide discussing superheroes from American film and television.  Each article focuses on a particular superhero, their history, creation and appearance in TV and/or film(s).  When applicable, a complete TV episode-by-episode synopsis follows each entry.

  Examples include:

  • The Amazing Spider-Man
  • The Ambiguously Gay Duo
  • The Bionic Woman
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • Doctor Strange
  • Swamp Thing

  Helpful for:  Humanities IV, Art, Gender Studies, Social History, Pop Culture, Superhero Fans

  Tags: Art, Film, gender studies, Humanities, Humanities IV, Movies, New Reference Book, Pop Culture, reference, Social History, Superheroes, TV, Wonder Woman

• New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Medieval World

  19Nov

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  Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Medieval World edited by Pam J. Crabtree, Facts on File, 2008.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 909.07 F11S

  A 4-volume set comprised of more than 70 articles focused on Medieval society and culture.  Each entry discusses the article topic from the viewpoint of the following geographic areas:
  •    Africa
  •    The Americas
  •    Asia and the Pacific
  •    Europe
  •    The Islamic World

  Illustrations, maps and a smattering of primary source documents are included throughout.

  Examples include: Calendars and Clocks, Education, Food and Diet, Gender Structures and Roles, Money and Coinage, Weaponry and Armor.
  
  Helpful for:  Humanities III, History, European History, Medieval Studies, Medieval Enthusiasts

  Tags: Art, Culture, Europe, Humanities, Humanities III, Humanities V, Islamic Studies, Medieval, New Reference Book, reference, Religion, Research

• New Reference Book: What People Wore When

  15Oct

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  What People Wore When: A Complete Illustrated History of Costume edited by Melissa Leventon, St. Martin’s Press, 2008.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 391 L57W

  Presented geographically (Egypt, Italy, India, et al.), area fashions are then presented chronologically, often spanning several centuries.  Color drawings are included throughout.

  Images are accompanied by brief text descriptions including: Knights, 11th Century [England]; Campaign Wig [France, 1650-1780], Samurai Woman, [Japan, 19th Century].

  The final 30 pages of the volume is divided into two sections.  The first focuses on Western clothing details (sleeves, doublets, hose, et al) from 1300-1800.  The second section focuses on Western accessories (footwear, belts, hairstyles, et al.).

  Helpful for: Humanities IV, Humanities V, Fashion Enthusiasts, Art

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• New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Women in Religious Art

  01Oct

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  Encyclopedia of Women in Religious Art by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, Continuum Publishing Co., 1996.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 704.9424

  A quick, specialized dictionary focused on images, roles and symbols related to women in religious art. Over 2,000 brief entries focus on the world’s major religions.

  Examples include: Bestiary, Golden Legend, Saint Mary Magdalene, and Willow.

  An appendix lists variant names of “historical and legendary” women (Contents, iii).

  Helpful for: Humanities, Religious Studies, Women’s Studies, Humanities V Art Paper

  Tags: Art, Humanities, Humanities V, New Reference Book, reference, Religion, Religious Art, Religious Studies, Research, Women, Women's Studies

• New Reference Book: The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture

  24Sep

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  The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture edited by Jonathan M. Bloom and Sheila S. Blair, Oxford U. Press, 2009.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 709.17 G911

  Islamic art and techniques, as well as related people and places from Asia, Europe and Africa provide  the focus of this 3-volume set.

  A sampling from the 1,600 entries: Fulani, Body Art; Jade; Carpets and Flatweaves; Metalwork; and Banknotes.

  Helpful for: Middle Eastern Voices, Humanities III, Art, Art, Islamic Studies

  Tags: Art, Humanities, Humanities III, Introduction to Islam, Islam, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Voices, New Reference Book, reference, Research

• World Collections Online: Expanding our Global Perspective

  14May

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  The World Digital Library is a partnership between UNESCO and the U.S. Library of Congress.  The site aims to provide free access to digitized treasures currently housed in libraries, museums & other institutions around the world.

  Search by keyword or browse using different methods including: place, time or topic.

  

  Europeana is collaboration between dozens of European institutions including: museums, libraries, archives and galleries.  Currently housing 4 million items, the project aims to have 10 million items online in 2010.

  Search for James Bond, Descartes, hippos or Alice in Wonderland.  Searches may be further narrowed by item type including: texts, images, videos and sounds.

  

  Helpful for:  Humanities III, Humanities IV, Humanities V, Religious Studies, Art, Science, books, Primary Sources

  Tags: Art, books, Humanities III, Humanities IV, Humanities V, primary sources, Religious Studies, Science