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Biographical Resources on Non-Contemporary Artists: Online Databases
Biographical Resources for Non-Contemporary Artists and Crafts Persons
Artists and crafts persons from Antiquity through the Renaissance often had several spellings of their names used in different countries (especially Flemish Artists). Benezit's database and the books listed below are the best source for finding these alternative spellings
*If accessing off campus you will be asked for your EUID and EUID password before the database opens.
Benezit Dictionary of Artists is a comprehensive and definitive record for artists' biographies. It includes 149,000 biographies as well as auction records, exhibition histories and 11,000+ images of artists' signatures and stamps of sale.
This database is limited to 8 simultaneous users.
Biographical Resources on Non-Contemporary Artists: Books
Biographical Sources for Non-Contemporary Artists
Search for the artist's last name in the books listed below. Names are in alphabetical order in these books. Some sources are in German, but they are still the best sources available. These books are located on the 3rd floor of the Willis Library. They are non-circulating reference books but can scanned (free), photocopied and used in the library.
Dictionary of Artists (Benezit),
N40 .D5213 2006 14 vols.Now in English! One of the best sources available. Includes artists from antiquity to the 20th century. Also includes many artist's signatures.
Most of these books are located on the 3rd floor of the Willis Library. Click on the title of the book to see the location and call number.
They are non-circulating (cannot be checked out), but can be scanned or photocopied and used in the library.