Art: Home

Use this guide to learn how to find research materials on art (ceramics, crafts, graphic design, museums and photography). It is designed to introduce art history researchers and practicing studio artists to categories of materials that are often useful in research, and provide guidance for locating those materials.

Visit the Develop a Topic page for help with beginning your research with general background information. This will help you understand and refine your topic, develop research questions and search terms, and decide where to look for sources.

Visit the Find Sources page for help selecting and using search tools to find articles, books, videos, and more.

Visit the Evaluate Sources page for help determining whether the sources you've selected are credible, reliable, and relevant for your research goal.

Visit the Cite Sources page to learn how to appropriately cite your sources and avoid plagiarism. Make sure to check your assignment or ask your professor which citation style you should use (e.g., APA, MLA, or another).

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