CLASS N - FINE ARTS

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION OUTLINECLASS N - FINE ARTS(Click each subclass for details)Subclass NVisual artsSubclass NAArchitectureSubclass NBSculptureSubclass NCDrawing. Design. IllustrationSubclass NDPaintingSubclass NEPrint mediaSubclass NKDecorative artsSubclass NXArts in general

Subclass 8510-8553N8554-8585N8600-8675N8700-9165Visual artsGeneralTheory. Philosophy. Aesthetics of the visual artsStudy and teaching. ResearchArt museums, galleries, etc.ExhibitionsPrivate collections and collectorsHistoryGeneral worksSpecial subjects of artArt as a profession. ArtistsArt studios, materials, etc.Examination and conservation of works of artEconomics of artArt and the state. Public art

Subclass 2320NA2335-2360NA2400-2460NA2500-2599NA 000-9428ArchitectureGeneralArchitecture and the stateHistoryArchitecture as a professionStudy and teaching. ResearchCompetitionsMuseums. ExhibitionsGeneral worksArchitectural criticismArchitectural drawing and designDetails and decorationSpecial classes of buildingsClassed by materialClassed by formClassed by usePublic buildingsReligious architectureDomestic architecture. Houses. DwellingsClubhouses, guild houses, etc.Farm architectureOutbuildings, gates, fences, etc.Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying

Subclass toryIncluding collective biographyStudy and teachingCompetitionsGeneral worksDesigns and techniqueRestoration of sculpturesSpecial materialsMobiles, color, sculpture gardens, etc.Special formsPortrait sculptureEquestrian statuesSculptural monumentsReligious monuments and shrinesSepulchral monumentsSpecial subjects

Subclass 1920-1940Drawing. Design. IllustrationGeneralIncluding collective biographyHistory of drawingStudy and teachingCompetitionsGeneral worksTechniqueSpecial subjectsGraphic art materialsConservation and restoration of drawingsIllustrationCommercial art. Advertising artPrinted ephemera. Imagerie populairePictorial humor, caricature, etc.PostersGreeting cards, postcards, invitations, book jackets, etc.Copying, enlarging, and reduction of drawings

Subclass 2733ND2889-3416PaintingGeneralHistoryStudy and teachingGeneral worksSpecial subjectsHuman figurePortraitsLandscape paintingMarine paintingAnimals. BirdsSports. Hunting, fishing, etc.Still lifeFlowers. Fruit. TreesOther subjectsTechnique and materialsExamination and conservation of paintingsWatercolor paintingMural paintingIlluminating of manuscripts and books

Subclass 690NE2800-2880NE3000-3002Print mediaPrintmaking and engravingGeneralEngraved portraits. Self-portraitsConservation and restoration of printsCollected worksHistory of printmakingGeneral worksSpecial subjectsTradesmen's cardsStudy and teachingCompetitionsEquipmentWood engravingGeneralHistoryGeneral worksJapanese printsLinoleum block printsFish printsPotato printsOther materials used in relief printingMetal engravingGeneralGeneral worksHistoryCopper engravingColor printsEtching and aquatintGeneralHistoryGeneral worksSpecial subjectsDry pointSerigraphyMonotype (Printmaking)LithographyLumiprintsEngraving on glassPrinting of engravingsCopying art. Copying machine art

Subclass 90NK1160-1174NK 6060NK6400-8459NK8800-9505.5NK9600-9955Decorative artsGeneralHistoryArts and crafts movementDecoration and ornament. DesignGeneralHistoryGeneral worksSpecial subjects for designReligious artInterior decoration. House decorationGeneral. History, etc.Including special roomsDecorative paintingChurch decorationFurnitureRugs and carpetsTapestriesUpholstery. DraperyWallpapersOther arts and art industriesCeramicsCostumeGlassGlyptic artsMetalworkTextilesWoodwork

Subclass s in generalGeneralStudy and teaching. ResearchCompetitionsExhibitionsHistory of the artsSpecial subjects, characters, persons, religious arts, etc.Patronage of the artsAdministration of the artsVoluntarism in the artsArts centers and facilities

NX440-632 History of the arts NX650-694 Special subjects, characters, persons, religious arts, etc. NX700-750 Patronage of the arts NX760-770 Administration of the arts NX775-777 Voluntarism in the arts NX798-820 Arts centers and facilities. Title: Library of Congress Cla