Passing of an American legend

Iconic American painter, Andrew Wyeth, died today at 91. Andrew Wyeth, the son of N.C. Wyeth and father of Jamie Wyeth, is well known for his paintings of landscapes of Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley and coastal Maine. Wyeth is perhaps best known for his piece titled Christina's world.














Image from: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a2/Christinasworld.jpg

Andrew Wyeth is also known for his series known as the "Helga" paintings. Information concerning the passing of Andrew Wyeth, can be located here.

Andrew's works, along N.C. and Jamie's, can be found in the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford.

Graphic novels abound!

Do you enjoy reading alternative forms of literature, such as graphic novels? Enjoy seeing a story told in a new way through the use of pictures? Then come and check out the new book section at Tarver Library! We now have some great graphic novels that we know you'll enjoy reading. Here's a sampling:

Watchmen








Persepolis vol1 and 2!








American Born Chinese








The Contract with God Trilogy


(images all courtesy of Amazon.com)

Grand Reopening: 24-Hour Study Room

What: 24-Hour Study Room Reopening

Where: Jack Tarver Library, 1st floor

When: 4:00 pm October 15, 2008

Looking for a safe and comfortable place to study all night? We now have the answer. You are cordially invited to the Tarver Library

24-Hour Study Room Reopening!

Stop by the library at 4:00 pm, October 15th, 2008 and see the renovations funded by the Class of 2008 and the Student Government Association. Also, check out these before and after pictures.

You won't want to miss an exiting event like this!


Refreshments and door prizes provided.

Library Dean's Forum

What: Library Dean's Forum

Where: Tarver Library Thigpen-Parsons Seminar Room (2nd floor)

When: 5:30 pm October 15, 2008

Do you want the library to be a better place to study and/or socialize? Then take advantage of this opportunity to share your ideas and suggestions with Beth Hammond, Dean of University Libraries. This is your chance to let the Dean know what's on YOUR mind about the library and how we can improve our work.

Come to the Thigpen-Parsons Seminar Room at 5:30 pm October 15 for an honest, open conversation! We are eager to find out what you think about us!

Refreshments provided.

Grand Reopening: 24-Hour Study Room

What: 24-Hour Study Room Reopening

Where: Jack Tarver Library, 1st floor

When: 4:00 pm October 15, 2008

Looking for a safe and comfortable place to study all night? We now have the answer. You are cordially invited to the Tarver Library

24-Hour Study Room Reopening!

Stop by the library at 4:00 pm, October 15th, 2008 and see the renovations funded by the Class of 2008 and the Student Government Association. Also, check out these before and after pictures.

You won't want to miss an exiting event like this!

Refreshments and door prizes provided.

Welcome Back!

I just wanted to take a moment to say welcome back to our new and returning students, faculty and staff in art. My name is Andrew and I'll be your continued host on this blog. I'm here to help you with all of your library needs, from finding materials to how to use databases. You can find me on the main floor of the library (2nd floor) by asking for me by name, sending me an e-mail at shuping_ad@mercer.edu, or by phone at 301-2251.

Take a look at some of the different resources that we offer:

Need to come into the library? Take a look at the hours page to see when we're open!

Our library catalog. From here you can find out what books and media items the library owns. Make sure you notice which library the item is at, since there are five libraries in the catalog! You want it to say Macon.

Take a look at the subject's librarian page for Art to see some of the resources that we have in the library for you to use!

Tarver Library is constantly getting new materials in so come on by and check them out! Let me know if there's anything that I can help you with during your time at Mercer.

The Art of The stamp

Ever taken a look at the artwork on stamps? Some of them leave a bit to be desired, but many of them are true works of art. To that end an exhibit has been put together of stamp artwork. Take a look at the "Trailblazers and Trendsetters: Art of the Stamp" exhibition. It's from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.

URL: http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/tt/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25264