Research Starters
We all use Wikipedia, but if you want something authoritative and reliable, Britannica® Academic is a great option. Like all encyclopedias, this source is a good way to find background information on a topic.
- Encyclopedia Britannica - Academic This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Britannica Academic.
Opposing Viewpoints is a great source for information about current events, especially controversial ones. They provide a wide variety of sources on each topic - everything from opinion essays to scholarly articles. We recommend this source when you're having difficulty coming up with a topic. It's also a good tool if you already have an idea, but aren't sure what direction to take.
- Opposing Viewpoints In Context (Gale) This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Opposing Viewpoints.
This source is very similar to Opposing Viewpoints in Context - it's a good place to look for information on controversial issues.
- Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Points of View Reference Center.
Reference Resources
- The Design EncyclopediaNK1370 .B93 2004
- The Thames & Hudson dictionary of art termsN33 .L75 2004
- Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century PhotographyTR642 .E5 2006
- The Concise Oxford dictionary of art and artistsN33 .C59 1990
Artists
- 100 Contemporary ArtistsRef N6497 .A14 2009
- Contemporary PhotographersTR139 .C664 1995
- Contemporary Women ArtistsN8354 .C66 1999
- Encyclopedia of African American ArtistsRef N6538 .N5 J44 2009
Art History/Architecture
- Dictionary of Architecture and ConstructionRef NA31 .H32 2000
- Oxford Companion to Christian Art and ArchitectureN7830 .M87 1996
Plan Your Research
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