These are just a few examples of books available on these topics. To find additional books, search Research@UWW for:"history of photography" or "history of art".
- History of Art, by H.W. Janson (Great Minds Collection, 2nd Floor, N5300 .J3 2001) - lots of earlier editions in Main Collection, 3rd floor, same call number
- A World History of Photography, by Naomi Rosenblum (Main Oversize Collection, 3rd Floor, TR15 .R67 1984)
- The History of Photography From the Camera Obscura to the Beginning of the Modern Era, by Helmut Gernsheim (Main Oversize Collection, 3rd Floor, TR15 .G37 1969
- History of Art, by H.W. Janson Great Minds Collection, 2nd Floor, N5300 .J3 2001