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

Thomas Moran online!

American Visionaries: Thomas Moran

Online exhibit of works by artist Thomas Moran "who was instrumental in securing our heritage of national parks." Features introductory essays about Moran on the trail and Moran as a lobbyist, and Moran watercolors of Yellowstone National Park. Also includes William Henry Jackson photographs. From the National Park Service (NPS).
from Librarians Internet Index
URL: http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/moran/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25339

New Resource!

The Tarver Library recently purchased an unedited version of Vasari's Lives of the Artists. It's a two volume set currently located on the new book shelf with the call number, N6915.V3222513 1996. What makes this set better than the others? Well first its unedited. Second, in the translator note, he mentions that he preferred erring on the side of the author and keeping to the original language, rather than modernizing it. So take a look!

World's oldest animation...

A new article thats making its rounds across the internet is being billed as the worlds oldest animation, over 5,000 years old! Nope its not animation as we know it now, but researches noticed that the pictures formed a series of a goat (or a similar creature) jumping for food. Here's one of the original articles on the artifact. Very cool to see that there was someone over 5,000 years ago already thinking of telling stories in new ways.

Comic Art in Macon!

That's right, there's an exhibit up at the Museum of Arts and Sciences on comic art from three main stream Comic Artists, that are from Macon. They've worked on such features as Green Lantern and Wonderwoman. Check out the Museum's web page for details on time and dates and there's also an article about it in the Macon Magazine (not able to link to online).

Atists love letters

This is a interesting little exhibit of lover letters of some famous artists. This one is particularly interesting.

A Thousand Kisses: Love Letters From the Archives of American Art
"This selection of affectionate communiqués to and from American artists [such as Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, and Michael Goldberg] gives us insight into the lives of painters, sculptors, illustrators, and others -- their relationships, perceptions, and creative energies -- from the mid-19th century to the late 20th." A companion to a 2008 physical exhibit at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.
From Librarian's Internet Index

Watermark your pictures

Do you have a Flickr account where you post photos of your work? Looking for the best way to mark your pictures as yours? Then take a look at this post from Lifehacker.com on a program that will let you watermark your pictures, for free!


Do you use other programs to protect your work online? Share in the comments below!

Artists against the war

Artists have long made their mark in the world on current issues and topics of the day. From the weather to the presidential election artists have long shared their thoughts and opinions on the mater. The subject of war is no different. The current war in Iraq, like past ones, have inspired artists to call out for a change through their work. Take a look at this post on some current artists and their work on the war.

Cartooning scholarship

Are you or someone that you know interested in cartooning? Then checkout this scholarship. You have to be a junior or a senior to apply. Could you be the next big comic strip artists?

Art of Emory Douglas

This is different, the art of Emory Douglas--a former Black Panther

"This exhibition "traces the graphic art made by Emory Douglas while he worked as minister of culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967 until its discontinuation in the early 1980s." View images of the physical exhibit and of the art for posters, pamphlets, and newspapers. Website also includes a gallery guide, audio of a talk with Douglas, and suggestions for further reading. From the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles."

Taken from Librarian's Internet Index weekly e-mail Week of Jan. 24, 2008

Give it a look, you might be pleasantly surprised.

Leonardo da Vinci and perspective

Take a look at this site from the Library of Congress on da Vinci and perspective in the Adoration of the Magi. Although the actual exhibition has ended, there's still some useful information on the website. Also take a close look at some of the other materials that the Library of Congress has available. They have many exhibitions up on a wide variety of subjects.

Mona Lisa identity revealed!

In news released early last week German experts have confirmed the identity of Mona Lisa by da Vinci. As has long been suspected the identity is none other than... Lisa Gherardini. The experts have found documented evidence that shows that it is indeed the wife of Francesco del Giocondo that modeled for the now famous Mona Lisa.

Old cards from card catalog...

Have you seen some of the old library cards that we have in Tarver? They used to be all the rage and the only way to find books in the library was by using these old cards. Nowadays they serve as scrap paper for us to write on or doomed to the trash bin by the online catalog. However, some artists in Iowa have found new uses for these cards. Take a look. Much like the recycled books these cards have no found new life as art.

Unusual art from books

Here are some artists recycling old books, that you could probably pick up from the Salvation army at a very low cost. Here's a wiki with some other unusual books. It's a cool idea (and an old one) to use materials lying around in your artwork.

Just as a note that I'm sure I don't have to tell anyone, but make sure you own your materials before using them in art.

Shoebox Greeting Cards

You may not think it, but the folks over at Shoebox greeting cards have an interesting and often entertaining blog up and running: http://shoeboxblog.com/
Check it out. They offer insight into the creative process and show off some of their rejected submissions. Mostly it's a great break to a long day.

Welcome Back!

I wanted to take a moment to say, Welcome Back! I hope that you all had a good holiday and I look forward to helping you be successful in the upcoming semester. Please let me what I do to best help you with your projects. I look forward to continuing to serve as your subject librarian so please feel free to send me an e-mail at shuping_ad@mercer.edu or stop by my office on the main floor of the library.

Please be sure to take a look at our hours to come visit us or contact us by one of these alternative methods.

As always good luck this semester!