April 20, 2021
In the Reading List blog series, the Frick Art Reference Library suggests titles from its collections related to specific themes. The featured resources highlight the library’s extensive holdings and collaborations.
Library Reading Lists
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Reading List: Staff Picks by Emily Stein
Meet Emily Stein, Photoarchivist at the Frick Art Research Library! In this post, Emily shares a bit about herself along with eight selections from the library’s collections. Explore fascinating exhibition catalogues and some of Emily’s favorite artists, paintings, and sculptures in this reading list. -
Reading List: A Feast for the Eyes
Eat, drink, and be merry! In celebration of National Cookbook Month this October, sink your teeth into a selection of recommended reads from the Frick Art Research Library focused on food and drink represented throughout the history of art. -
Reading List: Explore Frick Artists Online
While the Frick Art Research Library is closed for renovations, explore a list of e-books and other online resources from the library that offer deep dives into a wide range of artists and artworks from the Frick’s permanent collection. -
Reading List: Staff Picks by Joey Vincennie
Discover more staff picks from the Frick Art Reference Library! In this post, Joey Vincennie, Reference Lead, presents some of his favorite books from the collection—from catalogues related to formative professional experiences to favorite artists like Ellsworth Kelly and Louise Nevelson. -
Reading List: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
We’re celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a recommended reading list from the Frick Art Reference Library! Discover the work of a variety of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American artists and scholars through books from our collection. -
Reading List: Arab American Heritage Month
Happy Arab American Heritage Month! Celebrate with a recommended reading list from the Frick Art Reference Library honoring the work and research of a variety of Arab American artists and scholars. -
Reading List: National Library Lovers’ Month
Show your love for libraries! During National Library Lovers’ Month, browse a recommended reading list from the Frick Art Reference Library exploring reading, books, and the spaces that house them as they appear throughout art history. -
Reading List: Staff Picks by Gabriella Lacza
In our second installment of Staff Picks, Gabriella Lacza, Imaging Assistant, selects eight of her favorite items from the Frick Art Reference Library’s collections. Get to know Gabriella and her recommended reading list—featuring books on Surrealism, stains, sculpture, and more. -
Reading List: Native American Heritage Month
In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month this November, the Frick Art Reference Library offers a recommended reading list of books that pay tribute to the ample contributions Native Americans have made to the rich history of this country and its art, from centuries ago through to the present day. -
Reading List: Portraiture
In celebration of our acclaimed special exhibition Barkley L. Hendricks: Portraits at the Frick, Joey Vincennie, Reference Lead, presents a recommended reading list from the collection of the Frick Art Reference Library exploring how artists have crafted portraits throughout history.
