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I. Books via LIBCAT
Library Catalog (LIBCAT)

II. Encyclopedias, etc...

  • Artwords: a glossary of contemporary art theory. 1997 J*: 701.09:P298a
  • Contemporary Artists. R*: 709.22:C761c5
  • Dictionary of art. 34 vols. 1996 R: 703:D554t 
  • Encyclopedia of world art. 17 vols. 1987 R: 703:E56
  • Gardner's art through the ages. 2005 ER*: 709:G22a12
  • Oxford Art Online.
  • Thames and Hudson encyclopaedia of 20th century design and designers. 1993 R: 745.444:J94t


 

III. Journals (Print and Electronic) (Complete list of journals in Arts)

To locate journals in specific subjects, go to Journal Finder.

Journal title Print coverage Electronic coverage (Unstable)
Art bulletin (q) 53, 1971- 1975-
Art journal (q) 1-61, 1941-2002- 1974-
Art news (11/yr) 1, 1902-  
International artist (bi-m) 17, 2001-  

IV. Databases (See also General databases)

Title Subject Coverage Availability
Art Full Text fine arts 1984- abstracts, full-text
ARTstor fine arts varies images
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals arts/ architecture varies citations, abstract
JSTOR ALL general 1800- 4 Years Moving Wall full-text

V. Websites
Art, Design, Architecture & Media (ADAM)
Arts and Humanities data service
World Wide Arts Resources

 

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