Finding Images
- ArtstorContains images from approximately 300 collections from all over the world to support study across disciplines, including anthropology, fine art, archaeology, history, and theatre.
Contents: Images.
Sort by color, depth of field, minimalism, patterns, and license type (creative commons).
Use an advanced search to filter by date, shape, and size.
Sort by color, depth of field, minimalism, patterns, and license type (creative commons).
Use an advanced search to filter by date, shape, and size.
Finding Images in Books:
The following search terms and phrases will help you locate books that have a lot of images. Limit to the subject field:
- "pictorial works"
- photo*
- illus*
- plate*
Below is a sample search using OR in between your terms to create a wide search :
Note: Be sure to capitalize the word OR in between your terms.
Finding Eras in Books:
Searching for specific time frames can be tricky. Below are a few ways to approximate eras in your search.
If you are looking for the 1950s, a subject search might include searching by numbers or spelling out the numbers, or even terms used to describe the era in terms or art, movements, styles, etc.. Try a combination of terms and phrases that describe the era :
- nineteen fifties
- 1950s
- 20th century
- mid-century
- modernism
Then add terms such as:
- Culture
- Decoration
- Design
- Civilization
- Social
Sample search:
Finding Interiors:
Try using a few of the following terms and phrases to find books about interiors of buildings, homes, etc,.:
- interior decoration
- house furnishings
Then add additional fields to narrow to time or place:
