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ART - General Resources

Guide to General Resources in Art

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These databases have general information, similar to encyclopedia entries, to give you background information that will help you get started with research.

Credo Reference
Articles from almost 600 reference books, covering various subjects. Check out these topic pages for general information on different topics in art; or to help you come up with search terms.

Browse for Artists -- Biography in Context
Use this database to find biographical information on artists. Follow the link, then choose 'Artists' from the drop down list of categories to browse all artists in this database.

Hobbies & Crafts Source
DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines and books, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests that encompass a rich selection of DIY titles covering hobby and craft-related activities such as cooking, holiday crafting, gardening, and more

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Search the Ebsco General databases to find more in-depth information about art and artists.

EBSCO General Databases
Search 10 databases at once: Academic Search Premier, TOPICsearch, MasterFILE Premier, Military & Government Collection, MAS Ultra - School Edition, Vocational and Career Collection, Associates Programs Source, Newspaper Source Plus, GreenFILE, and News (AP, UPI, etc.). Proxy Bypass
Find journal, magazine and newspaper articles. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.

Last Updated: Mar 24, 2025 4:11 PM
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