For research on an art topic, such as a movement, art piece, or artist, you should start with finding out some basic factual information. We call these background sources, reference sources, or tertiary sources--all three mean the same thing!
Places to Look
Below are some great places to find background information on your art topic. Simply type your topic into the search bar.
Not getting any results? Try some different search terms!
Offers resources in Spanish for all ages in two unique interfaces: Enciclopedia Moderna for high school and college students and Britannica Escolar for elementary and middle school students.
Reference Universe searches the indices of reference works at the Garver Room. It provides researchers with the most reliable introductions to your research topic, simplifying the process of finding just the right book or journal article.
