Art History Resources

Special Resources

The Getty Information Institute

This resource is intended for the specialist in the field and includes information on projects and initiatives that are supported by The Getty Information Institute. Information is provided on such important databases as The Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, RILA - The International Repertory of Literature of Art (1975-1989), The Provenance Index, AAT - Art and Architecture Thesaurus, ULAN - Union List of Artists Names, the Witt Computer Index, the Census of Antique Art and Architecture Known to the Renaissance, and other Getty supported publications.

SIRIS

SIRIS is the Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. It is "...an online access to resources for research." This incredibly rich resource allows one to search several SIRIS catalogs including: the Library Catalog, the Archives & Manuscripts Catalog, the Art Inventories Catalog, the Peter A. Juley & Son Collection Catalog, the Research/Bibliographies Catalog, the Smithsonian Chronology Catalog, and much, much more.

ArtLex: A Dictionary of Visual Art Terminology

A dictionary of over 1800 art related terms. Some terms are hot linked to illustrations, images, artists and other related websites. This dictionary is maintained by its creator Michael Delahunt at Sonoran Sky Elementary School in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Words of Art: An On-Line Glossary of Theory and Criticism for the Visual Arts

An extensive dictionary of specialized terms compiled by Robert J. Belton of Okanagan University. Under the letter "M", for instance, there are over 100 entries. Some of the entries are quite extensive and contain hyper links that are cross-references to related terms.

A Web of On-line Dictionaries

An award winning site that provides access to 400 dictionaries, thesauri, and grammars in 140 languages. This well organized and presented site is maintained and compiled by Robert Beard at Bucknell University.

Altavista's Translation Assistant

Amazzzzzing utility for language underachievers!!! Enter text or URL of one language and let Translation Assistant render the information in another language. Works with English to/from French, German, Italian, Portugese, and Spanish. Translation not exactly idiomatic, (ha! ha!) but BIG help. Will not work for long documents, but try pasting in shorter sections. Made to translate foreign language websites. Type in URL and review that indecipherale but intriguing webpage or news item. Very helpful for translating dificult bibliographical citations, but not perfect. Thank you Altavista and Systran S.A.

Scholary Societies Project

This site features hotlinks to over 1250 websites of scholary and academic professional societies.

Art History: A Preliminary Handbook

Also by Robert J. Belton, this handbook is a valuable resource for student and teacher.Topics covered include, elements of art, evaluation of tests and term papers, as well as, thoughtful suggestions in researching, writing and documenting papers.

Art History with Michelli

The web page of P.E. Michelli, an art historian at St. Olaf College, which includes information on current courses, suggestions and help on practical topics for students such as how to take notes, how to conduct basic art history research and paper writing ideas. There is an interesting section on career opportunities and warnings. Be sure to visit Michelli's "Art History Brouser" it is a chronologically arranged guide to web sites concerned with Western art and more"
 

 Analysis of Visual Images

Ross Woodrow of  The University of Newcastle has composed a series of very interesting interactive essays that include the subjects of visual analysis, perspective, photography, semiotic analysis and ideological interpretation of images. The reader "...will acquire a specialist knowledge of the nature of images, their perception or reception as well as their significance in ideological configurations." The reader will be made aware of "...a variety of methodological tools for analysis of visual images along with a critical understanding of the appropriate application of these analytic methods." The possibilities of electronic publishing on the WWW are exploited by the use of hotlinks to effectively illustrate specific points as well as to direct the reader to additional information on artists, art historians, authors, literary texts, footnotes, bibliographic references, related websites, and collaborating essays. An excellent bibliography is included, many items listed are accompanyed with some annotation.

Dictionary of Art Historians

This database provides biographical, bibliographical and methological information on art historians. This dictionary is the creation of Lee Sorensen who along with colleagues at Duke University compiles, edits, and maintains this web site.

Resources in Art History for Graduate Students: Fellowships and other opportunities for art history graduate students

This source lists grants, fellowships, internships, study abroad opportunities as well as conferences and publication opportunities for art history graduate students. It is edited by Adrienne DeAngelis at Rutgers University.

Career Alternatives For Art Historians

A thoughtful and comprehensive listing of career options for those with art history training. Twenty some career alternatives are listed along with the basic qualifications likely required for each position. (Does this mean Charlie that not all grad students who spend 5 to 10 years of their life studying art history will become a university professor?) ;-) This list is compiled by Charles M. Rosenberg at the University of Notre Dame. The most creative suggestion is to become an emcee for QVC.

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