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Ceramics

Databases

Depending on the specific topic you are researching, the following databases offer reference and further research for contemporary craft, ceramics and media specific art history:

Art, Design and Architecture Collection

This art research database covers a broad range of subjects from fine, decorative and commercial art, to various areas of architecture and architectural design.

Art Source

This art research database covers a broad range of subjects from fine, decorative and commercial art, to various areas of architecture and architectural design.

ArtStor

The Artstor Digital Library is an image database featuring a range of images from some of the world's leading museums, photo archives, scholars, and artists in one easily-navigated repository. All images are accompanied by comprehensive metadata and are rights-cleared for educational use. Note: See My library account for details on registering and creating a personal account for full access to Artstor resources. As of 2021, more than 95% of ArtStor collections are also visible on JSTOR. 
NOTE: By summer 2023, all ArtStor collections, including the AUArts Teaching Image Collection will be available on JSTOR. 

JSTOR

JSTOR Arts & Sciences + Essentials collections have extensive coverage in the humanities, social sciences and sciences, including literature, film, art, music, religion, classical studies, history, education, economics, political science, and sociology. This collection includes Full text articles, and a broad range of subjects.

Oxford Art Online

Database allows users to access—and simultaneously cross-search—an expanding range of Oxford’s acclaimed art reference works: Grove® Art Online, the Benezit® Dictionary of Artists, the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, as well as many specially commissioned articles and bibliographies.