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Subject
Guide: Art
| The Art subject guide provides information on resources available from the Alvin Sherman Library, both in the library and online, related to the fine arts, including visual arts, architecture, sculpture, drawing, design, illustration, painting, print media, decorative arts, and arts in general. The subject guide covers subject headings, reference sources, books, periodicals, indexes and abstracts, databases, Web sites, and style guides. |
Contents
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Subject Headings |
Periodicals |
Florida Art |
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Reference Sources |
Databases |
Style Guides |
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Books |
Web Sites |
Subject Headings
You can find books and other materials in the library by searching NovaCat, the NSU Libraries online catalog. How to search NovaCat. To locate books and materials at other libraries, see Catalogs.
Suggested Library of Congress (LC) subject headings include: |
LC call numbers:
For detailed breakdown of LC call numbers see Library
of Congress Classification Outline for Fine Arts. |
Reference Sources
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
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Title
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Location & Call Number
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| Dictionary of Women Artists | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor N8354.D53 1997 |
| Encyclopedia of World Art | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor N31.E4833 |
| Dictionary of Artists | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor N40 .D5213 2006 |
| Dictionary of Art (Grove) | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor N31.D5 1996 |
| Artists of the World | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor N40.A6 1999 |
| World's Master Paintings | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor ND40 .W75 1991 |
Handbooks and Other Resources
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Title
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Location & Call Number
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Sherman Library - 4th floor
ND 1500 .M3 1970 |
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| Oxford Companion to Art | Sheman Library Reference - 2nd floor N33.O9 |
| A History of Far Eastern Art | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor N7336 .L43 1994 |
Books
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E-books
E-books, or electronic books, may be accessed via NovaCat.
Entries for electronic books in NovaCat will
have the eBook icon 
.
| Title | Author |
| African American Art | Sharon F. Patton |
| Art and Artists of Twentieth Century China | Shaun McNiff |
| Art Based Research | Michael Sullivan & Franklin D. Murphy |
| Art History: The Basics | Grant Pooke and Diana Newall |
| The Art of Art History | Donald Preziosi |
| Bridgeman Art Library Archive | Bridgeman Art Library |
| Careers in Art | Blythe Camenson |
| Encyclopedia of American Folk Art | Gerard C. Wertkin |
| Hutchinson Dictionary of Symbols in Art | Sarah Carr-Gomm |
| Out of Eden: Essays on Modern Art | W. S. Di Piero |
| The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Art and Artists | Herbert Read |
| The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Art Terms | Edward Lucie-Smith |
| The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Graphic Design and Designers | Alan and Isabella Livingston |
| The Thames and Hudson Encyclopaedia of British Art | David Bindman |
| The Thames and Hudson Encyclopaedia of Impressionism | Bernard Denvir |
Circulating Books
Circulating books may be checked out by visiting the library. Distance students may also request books via Document Delivery.
| Title | Author | Location |
| 50 Artists You Should Know | Köster | Sherman Library - 4th floor N40 .K67 2006 |
| 50 Women Artists You Should Know | Weidemann | Sherman Library - 4th floor N8354 .W45 2008 |
| Abstract Art in the Late Twentieth Century | Colpitt | Sherman Library - 4th floor N6494.A2 A225 2002 |
| Anatomy for Artists: A New Approach to Discovering, Learning and Remembering the Body | Apesos | Sherman Library - 4th floor NC760 .A69 2007 |
| Artists from Latin American Cultures: A Biographical Dictionary | Congdon | Sherman Library - 4th floor N6502.5 .C657 2002 |
| Artists' Techniques and Materials | Fuga | Sherman Library - 4th floor N7430 .F8413 2006 |
| Gardner's Art Through the Ages | Tansey | Sherman Library - 4th floor N5300 .G25 1991 |
| History of Art: A Survery of the Major Visual Arts from the Dawn of History to Present | Jansen | Sherman Library - 4th floor N5300. J3 1991 |
Periodicals
Periodicals include journals, magazines, newspapers and other serial publications. Search NovaCat for individual titles and holdings information. Periodicals do not circulate, but may be viewed at the library location listed. NSU distance students may request copies of specific articles via Document Delivery.
Many periodicals are available with full-text (or full image) online in the databases. Search the Journal Finder for specific titles.
| Title | Location |
| American Artist | Available in print and online |
| The Art Bulletin | Available online |
| Art Education | Available in print and online |
| Art in America | Available in print and online |
| Art Journal | Available online |
| Artforum International | Available online |
| ARTnews | Available in print |
| Artweek | Available online |
| Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism | Available online |
| Oxford Art Journal | Available online |
| Public Art Review | Available online |
| Woman's Art Journal | Available online |
Indexes & Abstracts
| Title & Online Location |
| *Art Index This is a standard index for art research. NSU does not subscribe to this but the database is available from other local libraries. http://www.hwwilson.com |
| *Bibliography of the History of Art This is a standard index for art research provided by the Getty Art Research Institute. NSU does not subscribe to this but the database is available from other local libraries. http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/bhacdrom.html |
| AskART AskART has listings for over 30,000 artists. http://www.askart.com |
| Provenance Index Information about the history and collecting of individual works of art. http://piedi.getty.edu/ |
| Union List of Artist Names A listing of names and information about artists throughout time. http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/ulan/index.html |
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Timeline of Art History |
(*NSU library system does not own the item. The item may be available for free at another library.)
Databases
These online databases serve as indexes to the literature, primarily
periodicals. They include citations, abstracts and, sometimes, full-text depending
on the type of database. Click on 
More Info icon for a complete description of the database. To access the databases,
go to the Electronic Resources.
Top Picks
| Title of Database | Type |
| Art Full Text |
Full-Text |
| Art Museum Image Gallery |
Art Images |
| Credo Reference |
Full Text & Art Images |
| JSTOR |
Full-Text |
| Project Muse |
Full-Text |
Also Recommended
| Title of Database | Type |
| Academic OneFile | Full-Text |
| Periodicals Archive Online | Full-Text |
| ProQuest Central |
Full-Text |
Web Sites
Many useful information resources are available on the Internet. But, remember to evaluate any Web site before using it for research.
Auction Houses |
Art and Artists | Image Sites
Museums & Galleries - Outside Florida | Organizations
& Grants | Florida Art
Auction Houses
| Christie's http://www.christies.com |
| Sotheby's http://www.sothebys.com |
Art and Artists
| Art History Resources on the Web The site gives a survey of art history by Professor Chris Witcombe from Sweet Briar College. http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html |
| Artcyclopedia Artcyclopedia functions as a repository of fine art-related information and images through its powerful search engine, which allows users to locate “museum-quality fine art on the Internet.” The index has been compiled by focusing primarily on images available from museum websites, online image archives, and other subject-specific Internet resources. http://www.artcyclopedia.com |
| Artifact Searchable database of web resources in the arts and humanities. Broad subject areas include architecture; design; music and performing arts; communications, media and culture; fashion and beauty; and visual arts. Part of the U.K. Resource Discovery Network. http://www.artifact.ac.uk/ |
| Getty Provenance Index Databases The Getty Provenance Index® Databases, part of the Project for the Study of Collecting and Provenance (PSCP), are compiled with the collaborative participation of institutions and individuals in Europe and the United States. The databases contain indexed transcriptions of material from auction catalogs and archival inventories of western European works of art, and contain nearly 1,000,000 records that cover the period from the late 16th century to the early 20th century. http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/provenance_index/ |
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Mother of All Art History Sites |
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Timeline of Art History |
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Union List of Artist Names |
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World Wide Arts Resources |
Image Sites
| American Memory Collection The Library of Congress historical collection of works about the United States. http://memory.loc.gov |
| International Poster Collection Database of entries from the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition (CIIPE) from 1991 to present. Also includes an artist database with biographical information. http://lib.colostate.edu/posters/ |
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New York Public Library Picture Collection Online |
| Finding Images on the Web Need a guide finding images? See this guide from Boston University Libraries. http://www.bu.edu/library/guides/illustrations.html |
| Copyright and Image Management Need more help with copyright? Get help from the Office of General Council University of Texas System. http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/IntellectualProperty/image.htm |
| Google Image Search Conduct a search for images from everywhere and anywhere (beware of copyright issues). http://images.google.com |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco -The Thinker
Image Base Search over 82,000 images. http://www.thinker.org/ |
Museums & Galleries - outside of Florida
| Art Institute of Chicago Museum (Chicago,
IL)
http://www.artic.edu/aic |
| Guggenheim Museum (New York, NY) http://www.guggenheim.org/ |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY) http://www.metmuseum.org |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Boston, MA) http://www.mfa.org |
| Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY) http://www.moma.org |
| National Gallery (Washington, DC) http://www.nga.gov |
| Smithsonian Institution Museums (Washington,
DC) http://www.si.edu/museums/ |
| Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford, CT) http://www.wadsworthatheneum.org/ |
| Louvre (France) http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp?bmLocale=en |
| National Gallery (UK) http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk |
| Prado Museum (Spain) http://www.museodelprado.es/ |
| Tate Museum (UK) http://www.tate.org.uk |
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Additional museums can be located via: |
Organizations & Grants
| Association of College and Research Libraries-Arts The chapter deals with specifically with art related topics/issues. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/arts/arts.cfm |
| Art Museum Network Website for art museums to provide the public with free access to information about exhibits, collections, and services. http://www.artmuseumnetwork.com/ |
| Art Research Library Society of North America
A good resource for anyone interested in art research, being a librarian is not required. http://www.arlisna.org |
| College Art Association Provides a venue for the advancement of art research and education. http://www.collegeart.org |
| Southern Arts Federation Find out about current art-related events and programs across the Southern US. http://www.southarts.org |
| Visual Resources Association This is the definitive organization for any individual of any discipline interested in learning more about professional image management. http://www.vraweb.org |
| New York Foundation for the Arts Looking for some support for your up and coming career? The NYFA's mission is the promotion of art. http://www.nyfa.org |
Florida Art
| Broward Cultural Affairs Find out what is happening in Broward County. Information about grants, public art, and art education are included. Also, find information in other areas such as theater and dance. http://www.broward.org/arts/ |
| Florida Artists Registry A searchable registry for artists of Florida. Links to individual artists and their work provided. http://www.floridaartistsregistry.com |
| Florida Association of Museums Listing of Museums across Florida which includes art museums and exhibitions. http://www.flamuseums.org/ |
| Florida Department, State, Division of Cultural
Affairs This department assists in developing culture through programming, grants, and education. http://www.florida-arts.org |
| Florida Art Musuems A listing of museums across Florida. http://www.arlis-se.org/floridaartmuseums.htm |
| Bass Musuem of Art http://www.bassmuseum.org |
| Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art http://www.moafl.org/ |
| Museum of Contemporary Art http://www.mocanomi.org/ |
| Norton Museum of Art http://www.norton.org |
| Society for the Four Arts http://www.fourarts.org/ |
| Wolfsonian http://www.wolfsonian.fiu.edu |
Style Guides
| See Style Guides. |
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