Browsing the library stacks is a great way to discover books on a topic. Listed below are the call number ranges pertaining to ART. These books are located on the third floor.
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Homework:
What is an art review?
An art review is an umbrella term for the analysis of different aspects of art including:
Search Strategies: Where can I find art reviews?
Search Strategies: What search terms/words should I use?
If you know the artist or art piece that you would like to research, search for it by entering the artist's name or the title of the art piece/exhibition in one of the library databases.
If you don't know what artist or art piece to research, select and artist or art piece by looking through art movements*:
Or browse the stacks in the library, art journals, or in online museum databases. Once you have selected your artist or art piece, move on to the next section, locating art reviews.
*The selection provided is heavily dominated by Western art movements and artists. If you are interested in art from a different region or a specific medium (clay, photography), search for it in the library catalog (library.wcc.hawaii.edu) or online.
JStor is a database that specializes in the humanities including art. There are several ways to quickly find reviews:
Search 1: Advanced Search
1. On the database homepage, click on the link "advanced search."
2. In the search bar, enter your artist or the title of your art piece. Select Item Type = Reviews.
3. Browse through the results. Reviews often have the heading "Review" in the title of the article.
Search 2: Browse
1. Locate "Browse" on the top menu. Click on Browse > By Subject.
2. The page will refresh to "Browse by Subject." Click on the link "Art and Art History."
3. When the page refreshes, you will see a list of art journals. You can either browse the list (select a Journal and review) or you can search for your artist, work of art, or art movement in the search bar.
Search Strategy:
Search Strategy:
Listed below is a selection of online art publications. (For older issues of any of these Journals, look in JSTOR or Academic Search Complete):
Art-related Articles from Other Online Sources