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Biographical Resources: Art

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Encyclopedia Britannica
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The online equivalent of the printed Encyclopedia Britannica plus numerous supplementary resources.
InformationPlease
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Brief biographical sketches of 30,000+ people, both living and dead.

Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new window
Search individually or simultaneously dozens of Oxford electronic reference books.

BBS: Historic Figures
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Selected biographies of historic figures.

Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive encyclopedia of the visual arts. Includes biographies, images of artwork, as well as information on aesthetics, art terms, art movements, styles, theory, and criticism.

Art

Contemporary Artists
Call Number: RefBasement N6490.C6567 2002
Dictionary of Women Artists
Call Number: RefBasement N8354.D53 1997
International Dictionary of Art and Artists
Call Number: RefBasement N40.I57 1990
St. James Guide to Black Artists
Call Number: RefBasement N40.S78 1997