Criticism
Scope Notes
Here are entered works on the principles of criticism in general and of literary criticism in particular. Criticism in a specific field is entered under the appropriate heading, e.g. [Art criticism; English literature--History and criticism; English poetry--History and criticism; Literature--History and criticism; Music--History and criticism.]
Used for
- Criticism--Technique
- Evaluation of literature
- Literary criticism
- Literature--Evaluation
Examples
Note under [Literature--History and criticism]
Editorial Notes
subdivision [History and criticism] under literary, music, film, television program, and video recording form headings, e.g. [English literature--History and criticism; Chamber music--History and criticism; Erotic films--History and criticism;] also subdivision [Criticism and interpretation] under names of persons active in the fine arts, literature, music, and performing arts; and subdivision [Criticism, interpretation, etc.] under names of sacred books or their parts, e.g. [Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.]