Resources for Further Research

I am fond of reminding my students that both philosophy and creativity begin with curiosity. The resources listed on this page will, I hope, facilitate your ability to answer any questions that come up in class or as you pursue the various works and sources associated with each week's discussion. The links and suggested readings included below will be listed according to weekly topics after a quick-reference section with general links to art historical information.

The Mildred M. Kelley Library and Learning Resources Center

In addition to what's on the shelves, the Kelley Library provides a number of useful databases, as well as assistance in their use. Library database resources are now available through the hub (MyAiCampus) and most of them can be accessed from home. The growing number of VHS and DVD titles can augment print and database information. Don't forget about the program-related and general interest print periodicals, many of which contain articles relevant to this course.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Timeline of Art History

This terrific page provides a visual sense of what happened when, and includes articles and objects from the Museum's vast collection that illustrate the scope of each art movement since the paleolithic.

Art Through Time: A Global View

One of the best online courses available, this relatively new series of videos and supporting materials is sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation (a major producer of programs for the Public Broadcasting System). Like my course, this one focuses on major themes and how they relate across time and across cultures. Some are linked to the Weekly Schedule; others are worth pursuing in quest of ideas and information.

SmArtHistory

This is a new multi-media web page designed by art historians for instructors, students, and scholars. It's relatively easy to use, and divided by period. Using it can enlarge your study of art history because the material is solid and presented through text, video, and sound. There's also a blog.

Art History Resources on the Web

This may well be the mother of all art history sites (even though there is a site called "The Mother of Art History Links" or some such) because of the sheer number of links. Chris Witcombe keeps the list up to date, so this is also one of the most reliable links pages on the web.

Weekly Resources