Exoticism and Orientalism in French Literature and Art – Oakland Campus: Materials outside of the University of Pittsburgh
This guide will assist students in navigating the Special Collections department in order to complete their assignments in FR 1059:Exoticism and Orientalism in French Literature and Art.
Several websites and databases outside the University have extensive collections of African, Middle Eastern and East Asian materials, that can help you with your assignment.
Digital collection of maps from the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University. You can search by place of publication, country/region or for a specific cartographer.
Gallica-The Digital Library of France devotes a section of its site to travel experiences in Africa. Check out the manuscript section of the site as well.
Essay and accompanying bibliography from the Metropolitan Museum of Art gives a good overview of the aspects of orientalism in french culture. Includes list of prominent artists.
"Les voyages d'étude" is an online exhibit dedicated to documenting french travel in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Includes resources and materials from a variety of disciplines.
Databse includes journals and links to noted resources at the Sorbonne and Maison de l'Orient et de la Méditerranée -a collection of manuscripts, geographical and archaelogical resources. Create an account to save searches.
Formed in 1907 and headquartered in Paris, the school focuses on the study of Asia. The site includes a list of articles and journals related to the study of the region (in French).
