Art Citation & Writing Style Manuals
The Chicago Manual of Style by Call Number: Z253 .U69 2017ISBN: 9780226287058Publication Date: 2017-09-05
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition by Call Number: LB2369 .T8 2018ISBN: 022643057XPublication Date: 2018-04-16Library Services Desk, 1st floor, Willis Library
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Short Guide to Writing about ArtCall Number: N7476 .B37 2008ISBN: 0136138551Willis Library, 3rd floor and 1st floor Library Services Desk
Step 1: Iconclass
Step 1: Iconclass
Art Iconography and Symbolism: Iconclass
To begin iconographical research, first identify as many of the objects or images in the work of art. Note these objects and try to think of similar terms or synonyms for the objects. Now go to Iconclass.
Iconclass
Iconclass is a icon and symbolism classification system for Western and Eastern Art. Iconclass is available online (must create a free account to search imagery) and in book format. The online format is more robust and has images.
Iconclass (book format, located on the 3rd floor of Willis Library) Z697 A8 W3 1973
Iconclass is composed of the following volumes/divisions:
1. Religion & Magic
2. Nature
3. Man
4. Society, Civilization and Culture
5. Abstract Ideas and Concepts
6. History,
7. Bible
8. Literature
9. Classical Mythology and Ancient History
Search for the objects and images you identified in your art work in the online version.
To search the paper version of Iconclass, look for your objects in the Indexes. The objects are alphabetized from A-Z. Then look up the numbers that follow the entries in the other 7 volumes. Example of an entry: Eagle with book~ symbol of John the Evangelist see 11 H (JOHN). Now, look for the number 11 H in volume 1 to read more about this symbolism. After searching Iconclass, you will have an idea what iconography or iconographical theme may be present in your art work.
ARTstor for Additional Images of Artworks that Contain Iconography or Symbols
- ARTstorARTstor has over 1 million high resolution images of works from museums around the world, including art and architecture from Neolithic to Postmodern times. Collections include: European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts prints, graphic design, photography, drawings, Asian art, illuminated manuscripts, cave temple works, Egyptian art, Cuban art, Korean and Buddhist monastery and Islamic art and architecture, Medieval and Renaissance art, and prints from the Illustrated Bartsch. Also offers the ability to search for art works by geographic area and then by date. Faculty and students must create an ARTstor account to downloaded images. Use of Artstor images for commercial purposes or on the web in a non-password protected environment is prohibited. Dates of Coverage: 9,500 BCE to present