ArtStor - a searchable database of over 700,000 digital images and associated catalog data, with new image collections added several times a year. ARTstor covers many time periods and cultures, and documents the fields of architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, design, anthropology, ethnographic and women's studies, as well as many other forms of visual culture. Users can search, view, download and organize images.
Ethnic Newswatch - articles from alternative, ethnic news sources
Library Catalog Quick Search
Search Hint:
To find art images and collections combine your topic or the name of your artist with the keywords:
catalogs exhibitions
When searching for ethnic groups try a variety of keywords and be sure to notice the subject headings!
Recommended Websites
Art Images for College Teaching
Arts Collection - from the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections (UWDC)
Built in America - searchable collection of photographs from the Library of Congress
Digital Library for the Decorative Arts - extensive list of image collections from UW Madison
Wisconsin State Historical Society
Online Periodicals:
Print Resources in the Reference Area (1st floor)
| America's Architectural Roots | Ref NA 705 .A485 1986 |
| Ethnic Interiors | Ref NK 2115.5 A25 H35 1992 |
| Dictionary of Art | Ref N 31 .D5 1996 |
| Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture | Ref NA 208 .E53 1997 |
| Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos & Latinas in the US | Ref E 184 .S75 O97 2005 |
| Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America | Ref E 184 .Al A63488 1997 |
Universal Borrowing - have books delivered from other UW libraries
Interlibrary Loan Form
- use this form to request articles Un other libraries and
books, if the book is not available from a UW library
Journals A-Z - a list of journals, magazines and newspapers that can be accessed in the UWSP print collection on 2nd floor of the library, or online.
Additional assistance from a Reference Librarian - via phone, email or in the library
UWSP Library Home Page - additional resources, off campus access assistance, guides