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Subject Guide — Art History  

Alyssa Jordan ,  Subject Librarian
Maag Library, Reference Department
(330)941-1720

Overview

Maag Library provides access to books, journals and data through print and online resources. The specific resources listed below are a portion of what is available through the library. If you need additional assistance, feel free to call or email Alyssa anytime, or Ask a Librarian!


 
Reference Resources

These items are located in the reference room, on the main floor of Maag Library.

  • The Dictionary of Art Ref N 31 .D5 1996
    A comprehensive encyclopedia (34 vols) arranged by topic from A to Z. Topics include artist biographies, sites with an artistic tradition, styles, schools, groups, movements, forms, themes, materials and techniques, and patronage.


  • Encyclopedia of World Art Ref N 31 .E53 1983
    A 17-volume encyclopedia with brief articles on topics arranged from A to Z. Includes many illustrations, some in color.


  • The Oxford History of Western Art Ref N 5300 .O946 2000
    An introduction to the visual arts for the non-specialist. Arranged by topic.


  • Encyclopedia of Italian Renaissance and Mannerist Art Ref N 6370 .E53 2000
    Explores 450 masterpieces of art, architecture and photography, most produces since 1945. Includes a photo of the art work, catalog record, a critical essay and bibliographical references.


 
Finding Books
  • MaagNet (http://jupiter.ysu.edu/search), Maag Library's online catalog
     
    • Look here for books, government documents, e-books (electronic books) and other materials owned by Maag Library. Search by subject, keyword, author, or title. To locate appropriate subject headings, consult the Library of Congress Subject Headings, a multi-volume set of large red books shelved behind the Reference Desk in the Reference Room.
       
    • For search tips, see Tips for Searching MaagNet.
       
    • Once an item has been selected, copy or print the publication information (author, title, publisher, date) found on the title page of the book or from the catalog record so the item can be properly cited later. For assistance in creating Works Cited or Bibliographic References pages see Citing Resources.
       
    • Finally, note the item's Call Number and Location, then check the Building Guide to find the exact location.


  • OhioLINK Central Catalog (combined catalog of OhioLINK member libraries)
     
    • An item may be requested from other OhioLINK institutions if its status indicates it is Available. Typically books requested through the OhioLink Central Catalog take 3-5 business days (Monday through Friday) to arrive. To see the status of a request, check your circulation record. Once an item's status shows as OhioLINK Rec'd, the item has arrived at Maag Library and is available at the Circulation Desk. See OhioLINK Borrowing Services for more information.
       
    • For search help see About the OhioLINK Central Catalog

Call Numberss

  • N5300-N7418      History of Visual Arts
  • NB60-NB1150     History of Sculpture
  • NC50-NC266       History of Drawing
  • ND49-ND813       History of Painting
  • NX440-NX632     History of the Arts

   

 
Finding Research Articles

Many research articles are now available through online subscription databases. These articles are not Internet resources, but rather journal articles available on-line through subscription services purchased by the library or through the OhioLINK consortium. To locate these articles, use the following tips to search the databases listed below.

Multi-Disciplinary Databases
  • Academic Search Complete  (Off Campus)
    A multidisciplinary database that indexes over 4300 periodicals and contains full text for over 3400 scholarly publications.


  • OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center (EJC)
    Full-text journals from OhioLINK electronic journal subscriptions. Currently includes over 6000 scholarly journals in a variety of disciplines.


  • JSTOR (Off Campus)
    JSTOR or Journal Storage is an online journal archive. For those journals included in JSTOR, the full text of articles is available from the earliest issue up to the last 3-5 years (the actual delay varies by journal).
     
  • Google Scholar
    Search Google Scholar for journal articles and books.  Then link into OhioLink to receive them.

Art Specific Sources


 
Web Resources

  • Art History Resources
    In-depth hyperlinked lists divided by period and maintained by Chris Whitcombe, Professor of Art History at Sweet Briar College, Virginia.


  • Artcyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine (John Maylon, Alberta, Canada)
    Thousand of links to artist and their works with introductory biographies for each artist. Includes a gateway to museum links worldwide.


  • World Art Treasures
    This site allows you to listen to art history audio lectures, as well as specific information about works of art.


  • The Getty Museum
    Provides a range of research tools in the subject of art for both general audiences and subject professionals.


  • Art History Network
    Resource for searching art schools, art galleries and art history.