Oh, wise ones....
While cataloging a book about the work of Picasso, who was born in
Spain, I noticed that he is identified in subject headings as a French
Artist. Is that because he lived in France most of his life while
creating his great works? It has been decades since I took
cataloging...is there some country rule I don't know about? I believe I
read that his father was French and his mother was Spanish. Would that
be why? Is it because he denounced Franco's rule of Spain?
I'm just curious, because I would have put Artists - - Spain as the
subject heading if I hadn't looked at the existing records in several
libraries where it consistently said Artists - - France.
Anyone have any insights? In the big scheme, I know it doesn't really
matter....it's just one of those annoying questions that can bug a
librarian who has had to respond to kids with requests like, "I need a
book about a Spanish artist." <G>
Christine
Christine Findlay, CRC Director
Centerville City Schools
105 Virginia Ave.
Centerville, OH 45458
937-433-8841 xt. 214
christine.findlay@centerville.k12.oh.us
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