Resource Guides: MS7: Discovering Artists: Home

Getting Started

This Resource Guide is designed to help you get started on your research. Be sure to check your assignment for the project requirements such as number of examples or the types of sources needed.

Good Luck!

Recommended Databases

Artstor
A huge collection of images from across many cultures. Browse or search by location, collection, medium, date, or creator.
Oxford Art Online
The most authoritative, inclusive, and easily searchable online art resources available today.

Google Cultural Institute
Discover exhibits and collections from museums and archives all around the world. Explore cultural treasures in extraordinary detail, from hidden gems to masterpieces.

Biographical Resources

Historical New York Times
Obituaries are a great source for biographical information. Try searching the New York Times here

Need help?

Please contact Ms. Reardon if you need help!

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Searching the library catalog

Library Catalog
Find out which resources are in the library collection, where they are, and whether or not they are available. Try searching by artist, medium, era, collection, or institutions.

Recommended websites

Artcyclopedia
2014 by John Malyon/Specifica, Inc.
An index of online museums and image archives: find where the works of over 8000 different fine artists can be viewed online.

Webmuseum
14 November 2002, Nicolas Pioch
A listing of well known painters in the Western World. Displays biography and well-photographed masterpieces.

How to Use Noodle Tools

This Resource Guide was created by Beth Reardon.

Some of the content is based on one created by the librarians at the Episcopal School, Newtown Square, PA. Thanks!