Hi Terrie, I would buy a general survey book as others have recommended,
but for the other four titles I would look for materials on the art and
architecture of the region.
You probably need to make a field trip to Dubai to select those wisely,
of course. :-)
Marsha
Wilson, Terrie wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
>
>
> My institution is establishing a campus in Dubai. There will be a
> library presence, including a small print collection. Bibliographers
> have been asked to supply titles of 5 books that would best represent
> their disciplines. Here are the criteria:
>
>
>
> 1)Current imprints only
>
> 2)English language
>
> 3)Appeals to "a very general population of university students who
> have general studies needs"
>
>
>
> These can be reference books, but they must fit the criteria and we
> must not have them online. My first thought was something along the
> lines of the current Gardner's Art Through the Ages or another survey
> book, but beyond that my mind goes blank. I would welcome your
> suggestions. The only programs in Dubai that might possibly have a
> connection to art/art history are packaging design and construction
> management. There are no art/art history courses planned at present,
> just general "humanities" type classes.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
>
> Terrie
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>
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> Terrie L. Wilson
>
> Art Librarian
>
> Michigan State University
>
> Fine Arts Library
>
> 100 Library
>
> East Lansing, MI 48824
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