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ARTH 599: Arts of the Indian Ocean

Resources for Dr. Murali's Fall 2025 seminar

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This guide contains recommended research sources and strategies for Dr. Murali's art history seminar, "Arts of the Indian Ocean".

A red, gold, and black woven patolu from India, depicting a large blanketed elephant and other human and animal figures.

  • Find Books - Sources and strategies for finding scholarly books and other printed sources
  • Find Articles - Recommended databases and journals for art and material culture history in the IOW
  • Find Images & Primary Sources - Digital collections for finding historic sources for the IOW
  • Write & Cite - Information on using Zotero, citing images, and the Writing Center
  • Get Help - Chat with a librarian or make an appointment with your librarian.

 

Image source: "Patolu with Elephant Design," late 18th century India (Gujarat) for the Indonesian market, woven textile. Via Artstor.

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