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START YOUR RESEARCH HERE!
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The Dictionary of ArtCall Number: N31 D5 1996
Publication Date: 2003
BEST PLACE TO START. Covers all the major visual arts. Available in print in the Library.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new windowTHE LIBRARY'S WIKIPEDIA. Database searches many types of encyclopedias and dictionaries. Good place to find Artist Biographies.
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Artcyclopedia
If you're looking for information on artists or art movements, Artcyclopedia is a great place to begin.
Recommended Reference Books and Subject Introductions
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Schirmer's Encyclopedia of ArtCall Number: N31 L3 2002
Publication Date: 2001
Lots of artist biographies and overviews of major art movements in an easy to read format. Available in print in the Library.
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How to do Research in College
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How to do Research Guide
Includes tips on searching databases, finding scholarly sources, evaluating resources, and citing sources.
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The Dictionary of Art
Schirmer's Encyclopedia of Art
