What is the Dewey number for art and craft books?

The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system doesn't have a single number for all art and craft books. It categorizes them based on specific art forms or crafts. Here's a breakdown of common DDC numbers for art and craft books:

General Art:

* 700: The Arts

* 701: Philosophy and theory of art

* 704: Techniques, materials, and processes

* 707: Art education

* 709: History of art

Specific Art Forms:

* 730: Sculpture

* 740: Drawing and decorative arts

* 741: Drawing

* 745: Decorative arts and crafts

* 746: Embroidery and needlework

* 748: Ceramics

* 750: Painting

* 751: Painting techniques

* 759: History of painting

* 760: Graphic arts

* 770: Photography

* 780: Music

* 790: Recreation and entertainment

* 791: Performing arts

* 793: Games and amusements

* 796: Sports and recreation

Crafts:

* 745: Covers a wide range of crafts, including:

* 745.5: Textiles, weaving, knitting, etc.

* 745.6: Jewelry making

* 745.7: Paper crafts

* 745.8: Woodworking and carving

* 745.9: Other crafts

Remember:

* You can use the DDC numbers listed above to locate specific art and craft books in libraries or online databases.

* Libraries might have their own specific organization systems, so it's always helpful to ask a librarian for assistance.

* To find specific books on a particular craft, use keywords like "knitting," "jewelry making," or "wood carving" in library catalogs or online booksellers.

Let me know if you need help finding a specific art or craft book. Just tell me what you're interested in!