Dictionaries and encyclopedias provide background information on a topic or concept.
Books are an essential part of art and art history research. Three of the most common types of art books are:
Monographs - books about a single artist's work
Exhibition Catalogs - books documenting a museum or gallery exhibition
Catalogues Raisonnés - books that document all the known works by a single artist
Use the Library Search on the Library's Homepage to find these and other types of art/art history books.
SEARCH HINT: About 1/2 of all the art books in the library are oversized and are on a different set of shelves--look for the word FOLIO to find them.
SEARCH HINT 2: to find exhibition catalogs, add the keyword "exhibitions" to your search
To borrow books we don't own or that are checked out, use the "Get This Item" button to have the book delivered from another library.
Remember that some art journals are magazines are only in print. Use the "Get This Item" button to link to full text or to request a PDF.
Besides the resources below, you can browse a partial listing of the Library's art journal subscriptions.
Tip: Also try searching museum image collections, some of which provide high-quality image downloads. Some examples are:
Additionally, be sure to use art responsibly and check the image's copyright.
Video Art and Videos on Artist on DVDs You Can Check Out
Video/Sound Art + Artists Talking About Art - Recommended Websites
