Images Databases
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ARTstor
ARTstor is a digital library of images with a set of tools to view, present, and manage images for research and pedagogical purposes.
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Bridgeman Art Library ArchiveProvider: Credo Reference
Description: Founded in 1972 the Bridgeman Art Library works with museums art galleries and artists to make the best art available for reproduction. It represents a large part of the complete collection chosen for its suitability for web use. Over 17000 individual works of art are featured here cross-referenced and linked using Bridgeman's own categories.
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Image Collection - EbscoA collection containing images from Archive Photos, Canadian Press, Motion Picture & Television Archive, and MapQuest as well as a variety of images from the public domain.
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Oxford Art OnlineProvides access to subject entries, biographies, image links and images.
Image Websearch tools
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TineyeSearches for images that match an uploaded file or another image on the web - great for tracing original creators of images, rights holders, or just finding more information.
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Google Images SearchGreat for finding high-profile images. Note that you will need to consult the Terms of Use/Terms & Conditions of the websites before copying any images.
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FlickrFind Creative Commons images using their simple and effective interface.
Select "Only search within Creative Commons-licensed content"
Article Searching Tips
Finding too much?
- Use AND between ideas to search for BOTH terms
- Put “Quotation Marks Around Your Search" to search for exact phrases
Finding too little?
- Use OR between your ideas to search for EITHER term
- Put * after the root of a word to look for multiple endings
For better searching, think of multiple ways to describe your topic
