Costume Design Resources

The Seymour Library uses the Library of Congress call number classification system. To browse theatre topics, here are some good places to start:

GV1580-1799.4 Dance

GV 1588 Dance Philosophy (and theory)

GV 1600 Dance criticism, appreciation

GV 1645-1728 Dance history (and historical dance)

NA1-9428 Architecture

NK2200-2750 Furniture

NK4700-4890 Costume

PN1600-3307 Drama (general)

PN1720-1861 Theatre History

PN2061-2071 Acting

PQ500-591 French Drama

PQ4133-4160 Italian Drama

PQ6098.7-6129 Spanish Drama

PR621-744 English Drama

PS330-353  American Drama

PT605-709 German Drama

Why should you consider gathering background information for costume design?

1. Understand historical context surrounding a time period
2. Browse for research ideas
3. Help focus your topic
4. Find general information and definitions on a topic, person, place, or an event
5. Lead to more resources via bibliographies