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- ArtNet
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- ArtPromote
http://www.artpromote.com/artist.shtml\\
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- World Wide Arts Resources
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- National Gallery of Art
One of the largest collections in the world of paintings, sculpture and graphic arts. This website gives information on over 110,000 objects, with images for 20,000 of them. Also includes teaching resources and in-depth studies.
- World Wide Arts Resources\\
- WomenArts Network (The Fund for Women Artists)
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- WomenArts Network (The Fund for Women Artists)\\
- Skyscraper Page
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- Big Cartoon Database
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- Big Cartoon Database\\
Reference
General Arts Links
Museums
- Free Museum Passes from Forbes Library\\
- Free Museum Passes from Forbes Library\\
- Wikipaintings
An encyclopedia of paintings, focusing on classical and contemporary art.
(:feature-box Finding Materials on Art in the Library:)
Finding Materials on Art in the Library
Forbes Library uses the Cutter Expansive Classification system to order books throughout the library. Under this system you will find materials on art shelved under the following call numbers:
| W–W9 | Art History and Criticism |
|---|---|
| WA | Artists, Biographies, Works |
| WB | Art, Aesthetics, Philosophy |
| WC | Museum & Private Collections |
| WE–WI | Architecture and landscaping |
| WJ–WM | Sculpture, pottery, etc. |
| WN | Graphic Arts, Visual Communication |
| WO | Drawing |
| WP | Painting |
| WPX | Comics |
| WQ | Printmaking |
| WR | Photography |
| WS | Crafts, Folk Art |
| WT | Mosaics, Marquetry |
| WU | Textiles, fiber arts |
| WV | Costumes, Clothing, Fashion |
| WW | Furniture |
| WX | Jewelry |
| WY | Metalwork and Design |
| WYZ | Antiques and collectibles |
We also have a pdf with a more detailed list.
Books with these call numbers can be found in the Arts and Music Department, on the second floor. Additional materials on art can be found in the DVD collection (also on the second floor) and in the Children's Department. (:feature-box-end:)
A list of museums by country.
A list of museums by country.
See also:
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See also:
See also:
Grove Art Online
http://www.forbeslibrary.org/ref/databases.shtml#grove
An award-winning resource on every aspect of the visual arts from prehistory to the present day. Over 45,000 articles on fine arts, decorative arts, and architecture. Scholarship written by over 6,000 international contributors. Over 130,000 art images, with links to hundreds of museums and galleries around the world. A wide range of search and browse options to explore the full text, bibliographies, biographies, and image links. Log-in from home with your library card.
Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online (AATO)
http://www.getty.edu/vow/AATSearchPage.jsp
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions. Also from the Getty: Union List of Artist Names and Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names Online.
- Grove Art Online
http://www.forbeslibrary.org/ref/databases.shtml#grove
An award-winning resource on every aspect of the visual arts from prehistory to the present day. Over 45,000 articles on fine arts, decorative arts, and architecture. Scholarship written by over 6,000 international contributors. Over 130,000 art images, with links to hundreds of museums and galleries around the world. A wide range of search and browse options to explore the full text, bibliographies, biographies, and image links. Log-in from home with your library card.
- Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online (AATO)
http://www.getty.edu/vow/AATSearchPage.jsp
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions. Also from the Getty: Union List of Artist Names and Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names Online.
The Arts in Western Massachusetts
Western Massachussets Events Listings, Festivals, Organizations, Museums and Performing Groups.
Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
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- The Arts in Western Massachusetts
Western Massachussets Events Listings, Festivals, Organizations, Museums and Performing Groups.
- Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/\\
ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/
The Art World Online.
ArtPromote
http://www.artpromote.com/artist.shtml
Lists of important artists and resources including biographies and image archives. Also lists contemporary artists by name, medium, and style.
World Wide Arts Resources
http://wwar.com
The largest site for contemporary art, art news, art history, contemporary artist and gallery portfolios, online since 1995
WomenArts Network (The Fund for Women Artists)
http://www.womenarts.org/network/
Search for women artists by name, keyword, geographic region or other criteria, or find out how you can publicize your own work by creating a free profile page!
Skyscraper Page
http://skyscraperpage.com/
An architects dreamsite! Filled with drawings and descriptions of skyscrapers.
Big Cartoon Database
http://www.bcdb.com/
Searchable Database "Providing an In-Depth, Detailed Look at your Favorite Cartoon Classics".
- ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/
The Art World Online.
- ArtPromote
http://www.artpromote.com/artist.shtml
Lists of important artists and resources including biographies and image archives. Also lists contemporary artists by name, medium, and style.
- World Wide Arts Resources
http://wwar.com
The largest site for contemporary art, art news, art history, contemporary artist and gallery portfolios, online since 1995
- WomenArts Network (The Fund for Women Artists)
http://www.womenarts.org/network/
Search for women artists by name, keyword, geographic region or other criteria, or find out how you can publicize your own work by creating a free profile page!
- Skyscraper Page
http://skyscraperpage.com/
An architects dreamsite! Filled with drawings and descriptions of skyscrapers.
- Big Cartoon Database
http://www.bcdb.com/
Searchable Database "Providing an In-Depth, Detailed Look at your Favorite Cartoon Classics".
ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
A list of art museums in the United States.
World Wide Art Resources
http://wwar.com/categories/Museums/Countries/
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- Western Mass. museums
Our own subject guide to local museums.
- Free Museum Passes from Forbes Library
You can borrow passes to these museums from the library.
- ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
A list of art museums in the United States.
- World Wide Art Resources
http://wwar.com/categories/Museums/Countries/\\
Western Mass. museums
Includes some free passes from the Forbes Library.
See also:
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World Wide Art Resources
World Wide Art Resources
http://wwar.com/categories/Museums/Countries/
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Reference
Local - Arts in Northampton!
Reference
The Fund for Women Artists: WomenArts Network
WomenArts Network (The Fund for Women Artists)
The Fund for Women Artists
The Fund for Women Artists: WomenArts Network
http://www.womenarts.org/
http://www.womenarts.org/network/
ArtPromote
General Arts Links
http://www.artpromote.com/artist.shtml
Western Massachussets Events Listings, Festivals, Organizations, Museums and Performing Groups.
Artcyclopedia
Lists of important artists and resources including biographies and image archives. Also lists contemporary artists by name, medium, and style.
General Arts Links
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
Western Massachussets Events Listings, Festivals, Organizations, Museums and Performing Groups.
Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
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World Wide Arts Resources
ArtPromote
http://wwar.com
http://www.artpromote.com/artist.shtml
Lists of important artists and resources including biographies and image archives. Also lists contemporary artists by name, medium, and style.
World Wide Arts Resources
http://wwar.com
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Skyscraper Page
Search for women artists by name, keyword, geographic region or other criteria, or find out how you can publicize your own work by creating a free profile page!
Skyscraper Page \\
Skyscraper Page
The Fund for Women Artists
http://www.womenarts.org/
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Reference
Reference | General Arts Links | Museums | Local
Reference
General Art Links
General Arts Links
Western Mass. museums
Includes some free passes from the Forbes Library.
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The Arts in Western Massachusetts
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Museums
[#Museums|Museums]
http://skyscraperpage.com/
http://www.skyscraperpage.com/
Artcyclopedia
The Arts in Western Massachusetts
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
http://www.forbeslibrary.org/local/wmassarts.shtml
Western Massachussets Events Listings, Festivals, Organizations, Museums and Performing Groups.
Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
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Museums
ArtNet
Big Cartoon Database
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
http://www.bcdb.com/
Searchable Database "Providing an In-Depth, Detailed Look at your Favorite Cartoon Classics".
Museums
ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
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Big Cartoon Database
http://www.bcdb.com/
Searchable Database "Providing an In-Depth, Detailed Look at your Favorite Cartoon Classics".
Northampton Area Museums
Smith College Museums
General Art Links
Artcyclopedia
http://www.smith.edu/museum/
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
Smith College Museum of Art.
General Art Links
Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
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Skyscraper Page
World Wide Arts Resources
http://skyscraperpage.com/
http://wwar.com
The largest site for contemporary art, art news, art history, contemporary artist and gallery portfolios, online since 1995
Skyscraper Page
http://skyscraperpage.com/
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ArtPromote \\
Lists of important artists and resources including biographies and image archives. Also lists contemporary artists by name, medium, and style.
Lists of important artists and resources including biographies and image archives. Also lists contemporary artists by name, medium, and style.
http://www.artpromote.com/artist.shtml
Lists of important artists and resources including biographies and image archives. Also lists contemporary artists by name, medium, and style.
Smith College Museum of Arts.
Smith College Museum of Art.
Museums
ArtNet
Skyscraper Page
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
http://skyscraperpage.com/
An architects dreamsite! Filled with drawings and descriptions of skyscrapers.
Museums
ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
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Grove Art Online
Artcyclopedia
http://www.goveart.com/art/components/auth/barcode.html
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
An online art database available to Forbes Library card holders. 45,000 articles and links to images.
Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
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Big Cartoon Database
http://www.bcdb.com/
Searchable Database "Providing an In-Depth, Detailed Look at your Favorite Cartoon Classics".
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions. Also from the Getty: Union List of Artist Names and
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions. Also from the Getty: Union List of Artist Names and Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names Online.
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions. Also from the Getty: [http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/ulan/ | Union List of Artist Names] and
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions. Also from the Getty: Union List of Artist Names and
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions.
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions. Also from the Getty: [http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/ulan/ | Union List of Artist Names] and
Northampton Area Museums
Smith College Museums
Reference
Grove Art Online
http://www.smith.edu/museum/
http://www.forbeslibrary.org/ref/databases.shtml#grove
Smith College Museum of Arts.
General Art Links
Grove Art Online
An award-winning resource on every aspect of the visual arts from prehistory to the present day. Over 45,000 articles on fine arts, decorative arts, and architecture. Scholarship written by over 6,000 international contributors. Over 130,000 art images, with links to hundreds of museums and galleries around the world. A wide range of search and browse options to explore the full text, bibliographies, biographies, and image links. Log-in from home with your library card.
Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online (AATO)
http://www.goveart.com/art/components/auth/barcode.html
http://www.getty.edu/vow/AATSearchPage.jsp
An online art database available to Forbes Library card holders. 45,000 articles and links to images.
Artcyclopedia
Contains more than 125,000 terms covering fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture as well as brief definitions.
Northampton Area Museums
Smith College Museums
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
http://www.smith.edu/museum/
The Fine Art Search Engine.
ArtNet
Smith College Museum of Arts.
General Art Links
Grove Art Online
http://www.artnet.com/
http://www.goveart.com/art/components/auth/barcode.html
The Art World Online.
Museums
ArtNet
An online art database available to Forbes Library card holders. 45,000 articles and links to images.
Artcyclopedia
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
A list of art museums in the United States.
World Wide Art Resources
The Fine Art Search Engine.
ArtNet
http://wwar.com/categories/Museums/Countries/
http://www.artnet.com/
The Art World Online.
Museums
ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
A list of art museums in the United States.
World Wide Art Resources
http://wwar.com/categories/Museums/Countries/
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General Art Links
Grove Art Online
Northampton Area Museums
Smith College Museums
http://www.goveart.com/art/components/auth/barcode.html
http://www.smith.edu/museum/
Smith College Museum of Arts.
General Art Links
Grove Art Online
http://www.goveart.com/art/components/auth/barcode.html
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Northampton Area Museums
Smith College Museums
http://www.smith.edu/museum/
Smith College Museum of Arts.
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Smith College Museums
ArtNet: A list of art museums in the United States.
World Wide Art Resources: A list of museums by country.
ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/museums/us_name.asp?N=1
A list of art museums in the United States.
World Wide Art Resources
http://wwar.com/categories/Museums/Countries/
A list of museums by country.
Smith: Smith College Museum of Arts.
'''Smith College Museums
http://www.smith.edu/museum/
Smith College Museum of Arts.
'''ArtNet ArtNet: The Art World Online.
ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com/
The Art World Online.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/|Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
'''ArtNet
Artcyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine.
Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/|Artcyclopedia
The Fine Art Search Engine.
Grove Art Online: An online art database available to Forbes Library card holders. 45,000 articles and links to images.
Grove Art Online
http://www.goveart.com/art/components/auth/barcode.html
An online art database available to Forbes Library card holders. 45,000 articles and links to images.
General Art Links
Grove Art Online: An online art database available to Forbes Library card holders. 45,000 articles and links to images.
Artcyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine.
ArtNet: The Art World Online.
Museums
ArtNet: A list of art museums in the United States.
World Wide Art Resources: A list of museums by country.
Northampton Area Museums
Smith: Smith College Museum of Arts.

