Research Databases
- The Art Collection
- Over 100,000 high-quality digital images of paintings, sculptures, drawings, watercolors, prints, photographs, textiles, costumes, jewelry, decorative art, books, and manuscripts found in the collections of member museums.
- Art Retrospective
- Bibliographic database that cumulates citations to volumes 1–32 of the print edition of the Art Index (1929–1984). Articles from periodicals published throughout the world are cited in the database.
- Oxford Art Online
- A comprehensive reference resource for all aspects of the visual arts worldwide from prehistory to the 1990s. Includes Grove Art Online and the Oxford Companion to Western Art.
General Sites
- Art and Architecture Resources on the Internet
- The New York Public Library's Art and Architecture Collections' guide to art resources on the Internet.
- Art cyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine
- An extensive database of artists, mainly painters and sculptors. Browse artists by name, nationality, subject, medium, or movement.
- Artnet.com
- A comprehensive site offering information on museums, exhibits, auctions, and artists.
Architecture
- AIA Cincinnati
- From the Cincinnati chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Find information about hiring an architect, architecture in Cincinnati, contract documents, news, or link to the national AIA site.
- Architecture Visual Resources Library
- View images of buildings at the Architecture Visual Resources Library from the University of California at Berkeley.
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Information about schools of architecture in the U.S.
- The Canadian Centre for Architecture
- Information about the CCA, a museum and study center devoted to international architecture, plus extensive links to other architecture resources.
- Cyburbia.com: The Urban Planning Portal
- The Internet's oldest portal site for urban planners and others interested in cities and the built environment.
- Great Buildings Collection
- Images and information about 750 famous buildings from around the world and across history.
- Metropolis Online
- The online version of Metropolis magazine devoted to architecture and design.
Art
- AEQAI
- A Cincinnati-based e-journal for critical thinking, review and reflective prose on contemporary visual art.
- Dia Center for the Arts
- Home page for a multi-disciplinary contemporary arts organization based in New York City.
- NYFA Interactive
- A communications network for the arts community from the New York Foundation for the Arts featuring art education resources, news, job postings, artists resources and workshops.
Art History
- Mother of All Art History Links Pages
- Large site with links for resources, images, online exhibits, museums, etc.
- Web Gallery of Art
- Thousands of digital reproductions of European paintings and sculptures created between the years 1100 and 1850. Search by artist, date, school, form, type, location, title, or text.
- Worldwide Arts Resources
- A comprehensive source for information and links for the visual and performing arts.
Fashion & Costume Design
- The Costume Page
- A source for costuming resources online. Provides many helpful links plus information about museums, organizations, events, etc.
- The Costume Site
- A large, well-organized directory including links to historical information, events, organizations, and costume supplies.
- Fashion Net
- Covers fashion shows, magazines, modeling, schools, associations, and the fashion industry.
Film
- Art on Film Online
- A clearinghouse for information about film, video, CD-ROM, and other interactive productions on fine arts, architecture, photography, decorative arts, and related topics.
Funding & Support
- Americans for the Arts
- A national organization that promotes broad access to the arts for all Americans. Includes information about upcoming events such as the Awards gala and conferences.
- Cincinnati and the Tristate · Arts Organizations
- Use this directory for local resources.
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Explore arts features, interviews and online exhibits, and resources from the federal government.
- Ohio Arts Council
- Search for information about events, publications, grants, and educational opportunities sponsored by the OAC.
Photography
- American Museum of Photography
- Take a tour, view online exhibits, learn about preserving photographs, or browse the bookstore and links.
- George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
- Located in Rochester, New York, in the former home of the Eastman-Kodak founder George Eastman, the museum houses a large collection of photographs, motion pictures, and photographic equipment.
- International Center of Photography
- Located in New York City, the International Center of Photography is a museum, a photography school, and a center for photography. Online exhibitions are available.
- PhotoLinks
- A large directory of links for amateurs and professionals providing information about exhibits, equipment, and other areas of interest.
Museums & Galleries
- Art Guide
- Subtitled "An Art Lover's Guide to Britain and Ireland"; covers art museums, exhibitions, and maps.
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Obtain information about the museum's outstanding collections, exhibitions, programs, and resources.
- Art Museum Network
- Information on the world's major museums, including exhibition calendars.
- Cincinnati and the Tristate · Museums
- Use this directory for local resources.
- Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
- Home page of a leading design museum, a part of the Smithsonian Institution.
- ICOM · International Council of Museums
- A comprehensive directory of online museums and museum-related resources.
- Louvre Museum (Paris)
- Find information about the museum's history and collection, as well as online tours and ticket sales.
- MOMA · The Museum of Modern Art, New York
- A comprehensive source of information for MOMA, including exhibitions and programs, research resources, publications, and online projects.
- National Gallery of Art
- A well-organized site relating to this outstanding museum in our nation's capital. Includes online tours, exhibition information, general information, and an online gallery shop.
- Smithsonian Institution
- Information about the Smithsonian's many museums, publications, events, and merchandise as well as visitor information.
- Web Gallery of Art
- Thousands of digital reproductions of European paintings and sculptures created between the years 1100 and 1850. Search by artist, date, school, form, type, location, title, or text.
- WebMuseum, Paris
- An encyclopedic source for the visual arts.
- Wexner Center for the Arts
- Located in Columbus, Ohio, the Wexner Center specializes in the contemporary arts. Find information here about the Center's exhibitions and programs.
Sculpture
- The Sculpture Center
- A source of information on emerging sculptors and preservation of outdoor sculpture. Includes the Ohio Outdoor Sculpture Inventory.
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