Art Databases
Check out the Art Library's A-Z list of art databases. In these databases, you'll find research materials such as:
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Peer-reviewed Research Articles
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Conference Proceedings
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Book Reviews
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Artist Interviews
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Magazine Articles
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Dissertations
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Exhibition Reviews
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Reproductions/Images
Full-text coverage of periodicals and books relating to antiques, art and art history, interior and landscape design. Also includes images. 1937 - present.
Art Full Text & Art Index Retrospective
Indexing and abstracting of periodicals and dissertations in fine, decorative and commercial art, folk art, photography, film, and architecture. Also includes images. 1984 - present (full text back to 1995).
Abstracts for journals and books in the fields of contemporary art, artists' books, theatre arts, ceramics, glass art, graphic design, museums and galleries as well as illustration, painting, printmaking, sculpture and drawing. Late 1960s - present.
Bibliography of the History of Art
Index of periodicals, dissertations, books, and catalogs related to painting, sculpture, drawing, prints, and architecture as well as crafts, graphic arts, folk, and popular art. 1990-2007.
Other Databases
JSTOR
Access provided by the University of Louisville.
Full-text of scholarly literature from nearly all disciplines (Art, Art History, &Museum Studies).
Google Scholar
Freely accessible web search engine.
Indexes the full text or metadata of scholarly literature across publishing formats & all disciplines.
Full-text available through library resources.
Image Credits: JSTOR and Google Scholar logos.
News Articles
Have you reached your monthly limit of free articles? Looking for information about current events?
The UofL Libraries News Sources Guide has direct links to the Courier Journal, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and several newspaper databases.
BrowZine
Wondering what art journals even exist that are considered peer-reviewed or academic titles? Try out BrowZine, which allows you to explore and easily read many of the library journal subscriptions we have access to online! While it's different from searching a library database, it can be useful to search specific journals using keyword searching or by browsing issues. You can download the app, create your own account, and set up alerts so you never miss the latest issue!
