Art of all countries and all time periods is collected to develop broad historical and cultural perspectives. The diversity of visual art in various countries and cultures is emphasized. Although scholarly treatments of a subject are emphasized, there is some variation in what is needed for Art History and Studio Art. Types of materials excluded are photographic transparencies and original works of art. Because reproductive techniques continually improve, it is necessary to purchase new materials on artists already represented in the collection.
Retrospective purchases are selective.
Some popular trade books on art are purchased because of general interest. Art history needs selective strengthening to support interdisciplinary use at the undergraduate and graduate level, and for the general education program. There is no undergraduate nor graduate degree offered in art history. Selected juvenile titles are sometimes purchased for the study of illustrations or graphic work. Anatomy books are selectively acquired.