Art History

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Finding Articles 2.1 Major Databases and Indexes 2.2 Related Databases and Indexes 2.3 Journals 3 Finding Books & Media 3.1 Library of Congress Classifications 3.2 Subject Headings 4 General Reference Works 4.1 Encyclopedias 4.2 Dictionaries 4.3 Guides 4.4 Bibliographies 4.5 Biographies 4.6 Directories 4.7 Histories 4.8 Dissertations and Theses 4.9 Catalogs 4.10 Timeline 4.11 Iconography 4.12 Visual Resources 5 Websites 6 Help

Introduction

This research guide is intended for both undergraduate and graduate students studying art history.

This guide focuses on general reference books, journals, and online resources available at the FSU Libraries. It also includes relevant Library of Congress classifications and subject headings to help researchers locate additional materials.

Finding Articles

Major Databases and Indexes

• Art Index Retrospective & Art Full Text (1929-present)

Art Index Retrospective is a bibliographic database that cumulates citations to Art Index volumes 1-32 of the printed index published between 1929-1984. Art Full Text is a bibliographic database that indexes and abstracts articles from periodicals published throughout the world. Full-text coverage for selected periodicals is also included. In addition to articles, Art Full Text indexes reproductions of works of art that appear in indexed periodicals.

• ARTbibliographies Modern (1969-present) STROZIER Reference Z5935.A7

Indexes and abstracts journal articles, books, dissertations and exhibition catalogs. It covers a wide variety of types of art, including ceramics, video art, body art, and installation works.

• Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975-present)

A multidisciplinary database indexing more than 1,100 arts and humanities journals as well as relevant references from over 6,800 science and social sciences periodicals.

• Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals (1930s–present)

Contains records describing articles in over 1,000 architectural periodicals in the fields of architecture and related disciplines. Print version: Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals (1876-1976) STROZIER Reference Z5945 .C653 1973.

• FRANCIS (1984-present)

Contains records from more than 3,000 journals, books, dissertations, and other American and European sources covering the humanities, social sciences, and economics. FRANCIS is strong in religion, the history of art, psychology, and literature.

• Grove Dictionary of Art

Provides Web access to the entire text of The Dictionary of Art (1996, 34 vols.) with constant additions of new material and updates to the text, plus extensive image links.

Related Databases and Indexes

• Biography and Genealogy Master Index (all years)

An index to more than 12.7 million biographical sketches in over 3400 volumes and editions of current and retrospective reference books, covering both contemporary and historical figures throughout the world.

• Biography Index (1984 – present)

Cites more than 2,700 periodicals and 1,800 books, including individual and collective biographies. Biographical subjects indexed range from antiquity to the present and represent all fields and nationalities. Print version: Biography Index (1946-1998) STROZIER Reference Z5301 B5

• Biography Resource Center + The Complete Marquis Who's Who (all years)

Comprehensive database of biographical information on more than one million people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.

• Index to Art Periodicals STROZIER Oversize Z5937.C55

An 11-volume subject index covering 1907-1974 but omitting journals indexed in Art Index.

• Index to 19th-Century American Art Periodicals

Index to art periodicals that were published in the United States during the 19th century. The journal contents are indexed, including articles, art notes, illustrations, stories, poems, and advertisements.

• Original Index to Art Periodicals STROZIER Oversize Z5937 F74 1983

A title index to art periodicals articles published between the 1850s and 1960s. Eighty-four periodicals were indexed.

• SCIPIO: Art and Rare Book Sales Catalogs

Describes art auction and rare book catalogs for sales from the late sixteenth century to scheduled auctions not yet held.

Journals

Links to electronic versions are provided if available.

• Apollo STROZIER Library 705 A644

• Art Bulletin STROZIER Library 705 A7842

• Art History STROZIER Library 705 A78434

• Artforum International STROZIER Library 705 A786

• Burlington Magazine STROZIER Library 705 B961

• Cleveland Studies in the History of Art STROZIER Library N81 .C54

• Master Drawings STROZIER Library 740.5 M423

• Oriental Art STROZIER Library N8.O75

Finding Books & Media

Books and media resources about art history can be found in two main ways: by searching the online FSU Library Catalog and by browsing the aisles at Strozier.

When searching the online catalog, a basic search will let you search by keyword, title, author, subject or call number. An advanced search will let you search by a combination of these fields, as well as by format, language, location, and date. Searching by the subject headings listed below may also be helpful.

When browsing the aisles, the majority of books on art history will be on the fourth floor, while the media resources will be on the ground floor in the Digital Media Center. The Library of Congress classifications listed below may be helpful when browsing the aisles.

Library of Congress Classifications

The following Library of Congress classifications may be useful when browsing the shelves at Strozier Library for additional materials on art history. The majority of the 'N's are on the fourth floor. Additional materials (such as government documents, micromaterials, media, and reference books) may be found on the ground floor and the first (main) floor.

• N --- Fine arts
• N 5300-7429 --- Art History
• NA --- Architecture
• NB --- Sculpture
• NC --- Drawing. Design. Illustration
• ND --- Painting
• NE --- Print media
• NK --- Decorative arts
• NX --- Arts in general
• TR --- Photography
• TT --- Handicrafts, Arts and Crafts

Subject Headings

The following subject headings may be useful when browsing the online FSU Library Catalog. To browse by subject heading, select Subject from the Browse Organized Lists drop-down menu, type the subject heading in the search box, then click the Go box.

• Architecture -- History
• Art -- Bibliography
• Art, Early Christian
• Art -- Historiography
• Art -- History
• Art -- Italy
• Art and history
• Art and society
• Art criticism-Historiography
• Art criticism-Methodology
• Art criticism-Philosophy
• History of printmaking
• Art-Historiography
• Art-Methodology
• Art-Philosophy
• Art-Psychology
• Feminism and art

General Reference Works

When an item's location line reads STROZIER Reference, then the item is located on the first (main) floor of Strozier Library and can only be used in the library. When an item's location line reads STROZIER Documents, then the item is located on the ground floor. When an item's location line reads STROZIER Ready Reference, then the item is located at the first (main) floor reference desk.

Encyclopedias

• Encyclopedia of World Art 1959-68 STROZIER Reference N31 E533

A 15-volume encyclopedia containing long, scholarly articles, each with a bibliography. The set is illustrated with numerous full-page plates, many in color. Covers the representational arts worldwide from prehistory to present.

• Grove Dictionary of Art

Dictionaries

• The Adeline Art Dictionary STROZIER Reference N33 A223 1966

Includes architectural terms and numerous clear illustrations.

• Glossary of Art, Architecture and Design since 1945 STROZIER Reference N34 W34 1977

Terms and labels describing movements, styles and groups derived from the vocabulary of artists and critics.

Guides

• Art Research Methods and Resources: A Guide to Finding Art Information STROZIER Reference N85 J64 1984

• Guide to the Literature of Art History STROZIER Reference Z5931 A67 1980

• Guide to the Literature of Art History 2 STROZIER Reference Z5931 .M374 2005

Bibliographies

• L’Annee Philologique: Bibliographie Critique et Analytique de l’Antiquite Greco-Latine STROZIER Reference Z7016 M35 A

Annual bibliography of serials and monographs, classified arrangement, indexed by type of writing, names of classical authors, names of classical scholars and names of authors indexed materials. The library has v.1 (1924) – v.71 (200).

• Repertoire d’Art et d’Archeologie (RAA) Strozier Library Z5937 .R4

Quarterly bibliography in classed arrangement of books and articles in major languages covering artists, subjects and authors. Library has 1910-1963; and new series: t.1 (1965) – t.25 (1989). Continued online by the Bibliography of the History of Art.

• Zeitschrift fur Kunstgeschichte Bibliographie des Jahres STROZIER Library Z5931 .Z4

Selective annual bibliography of books and articles in major languages covering the history of art from 500 A.D. to 1850. The library has 1967-1971, 1973-1976, and 1978-1983.

Biographies

• Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Kunstler von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart STROZIER Reference N40.T4.

The 37 volumes of this standard source were published 1907-1950, in German. A supplement (1953-1962) is also in STROZIER Reference, N40.V6.

• Art Books: A Basic Bibliography of Monographs on Artists STROZIER Reference N40.F73 1997

Artists from many historical periods and countries are included.

• Index to Artistic Biography STROZIER Reference N40.H38

The original two volumes (1973) and the 1981 and 2002 supplements index books published in the 20th century, mostly in English. Lists thousands of artists, including the less well-known.

• Who Was Who in American Art 1564-1975: 400 Years in America STROZIER Reference N6536.W56 1999

(See also the following databases: Biography and Genealogy Master Index, Biography Index, and Biography Resource Center.)

Directories

• American Art Directory STROZIER Reference N50.A54

• Art in America: Annual Guide to Galleries, Museums, Artists STROZIER Periodicals 705 A7848 (August issue)

• International Directory of Arts STROZIER Library Subbasement - Ask at Circulation N50.I6 2002

Histories

• Gardner’s Art Through the Ages STROZIER Library N5300.G25 1996

• History of Art STROZIER Library N5300.J3 2001

• The Visual Arts: A History STROZIER Library N5300.H68 1999

• Pelican History of Art (series) (call numbers vary)

Dissertations and Theses

• Dissertations and Theses. Electronic Database (citations and full text: 1861 to present)

Covers doctoral dissertations completed in the U.S. at accredited institutions for the last 150 years. Includes some master’s theses and foreign language dissertations. Dissertations completed since 1997 are available in fulltext.

Catalogs

• WorldCat

Contains over 50 million bibliographic records for books, journals, media, and other materials in libraries worldwide.

• RLG Union Catalog (RLIN)

A comprehensive database that serves as a major union catalog of records describing books, serials, archival collections, manuscripts, maps, musical scores, sound recordings, films, photographs, posters, computer files, electronic resources and more. The RLG Union Catalog reflects the collections of major research libraries; academic, public, corporate and national libraries; archives and museums; and more.

• Hollis Catalog (Harvard University)

In Expanded Search you may limit your search to the Location of Fine Arts Library.

• Watsonline (Metropolitan Museum of Arts)

Timeline

• Timeline of Art History by the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Iconography

• Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art STROZIER Reference N7560.H34 1979

• Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography: Themes Depicted in Works of Art STROZIER Reference N7565.E53 1998

• Iconography of Christian Art STROZIER Reference N7830.S3513

• Lexicon Iconographicum Mythologiae Classicae (LIMC) STROZIER Reference N7760 .L49 1981

Visual Resources

• CAMIO (Catalog of Art Museum Images Online)

Digitized library of art works from ancient Greece to the present.

• Index Photographique de l’Art en France STROZIER Micromaterials Mif 869

One thousand black and white fiche containing photographs of French art, a part of the Marburger Index.

• Marburger Index: Inventory of Art in Germany STROZIER Micromaterials Mif 875 and STROZIER Reference Z5961.G4 M37 1985

Also, a user’s manual is in the Strozier basement, Row 6, Micr Z5961 G4 M37 1984. The microfiche contain the photographic archives of the Bildarchiv Foto Marburg and the Reinisches Bildarchiv Koln. Covers architecture in Germany plus painting, sculpture, decorative and applied art dating from the Middle Ages to modern times in German collections.

Websites

• Art History Resources on the Web (Sweet Briar College)

• Mother of All Art History Links (University of Michigan)

• Voice of the Shuttle: Art History (University of California at Santa Barbara)

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