A good place to begin your search is in art dictionaries or encyclopedias. These can provide valuable background information on basic concepts and ideas as well identify specific artists associated with certain art movements. Though the terms "dictionary" and "encyclopedia" are at times used interchangeably, dictionaries are primarily short definitions or descriptions of the topic whereas encyclopedias have lengthier articles on the topic. For complete holdings, search OneSearch by subject for: "art dictionaries" and/or "art encyclopedias." Selected examples below.
art dictionaries in OneSearch
live link into OneSearch showing all resources using the subject heading "art dictionaries"
limiting to online art dictionaries
art encyclopedias in OneSearch
live link into OneSearch to all resources using the subject heading "art encyclopedias"
limiting to online art encyclopedias
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Selection of art terminology resources. Top see more examples, search the library catalog (by subject) for:
art terminology
art encyclopedias
art dictionaries
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