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Reference (great for background information)
Britannica: The [|Encyclopaedia Britannica online] is, as always, a good place to get good basic facts on a wide variety of subjects. Try searching using subject words. Note: Use the special Uni High Library username and password to access this resource from home.


 * Art encyclopedias** are gathered in **R 703**.


 * Reference books in the library:**
 * R 200 In891 v.6 || //Introduction to the World's Major Religions: Hinduism// ||
 * R 291.211 J765e 2004 || //Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses// ||
 * R 294.503 J712e cop.2 || //Encyclopedia of Hinduism// ||
 * R 703 En18 || //Encyclopedia of World Art// ||
 * R 709 H725a 2004 || //Art in World History// ||
 * R 909.09821 F45hu || //The Humanistic Tradition// (just volumes 1 and 2) ||
 * R Q.960.03 Af831 || //Africa: An Encyclopedia for Students// ||
 * R Q.960.03 P146e || //Encyclopedia of African History and Culture// ||
 * R Q.966.02 W52 || //West African Kingdoms, 500-1590// (World Era series) ||

Databases
Note: Use your NetID and NetID password to access these from home. Right click on a link to open it in a new tab or window (so you can easily get back to the Tips below).

[|ArtStor] Find thousands upon thousands of images. Use the Advanced Search, where you can specify part of the world, time period, and keyword. Warning: the interface on this database can be slow and/or otherwise cranky, but still the better resource for images.

[|Oxford Dictionary of Art] Use this database mainly to search for images and for some brief background information Click on Advanced Search at the top of the page under the search box, then use the tabs to search for articles (Main Search) or images (Image Search). Be sure to read the Help box to the right of the search in order to improve your results.

[|Wilson's “Art Full Text”] Click on “Art Full Text” before beginning your search. This resource identifies articles on the visual arts and architecture, with some available in full text (check “full text” box to retrieve these).

How to Save an Image from ArtStor

 * 1) Double-click on the image you want to view/save. A new window should open.
 * 2) Click on the floppy disk in the bottom right corner to "Save Current View."
 * 3) Click on "I accept" to accept the Terms of Use--they are linked if you'd like to read them.
 * 4) Choose a location to save your file in from the "Save in" menu at the top.
 * 5) Rename your image (if you want) so that you can easily find it **AND** add the extension **.jpg** (example: GreekArt1.jpg).
 * 6) Click Save.
 * 7) Check the location of your saved image. You should have **2** files saved--a .jpg file which is the image and an .html file which displays the metadata of the artwork. Use the metadata to create your bibliographic citation ([|Noodlebib] strongly recommended!). If you used a database, be sure to include its name.

How to Resize an Image
You can make an image larger or smaller by clicking on it and dragging a corner block inward or outward.