Art

OneSearch is a good place to start your research. However as you progress through your course you will need to develop your searching skills to incorporate other sources.

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We have selected some key eresources and individual journal titles to help you locate relevant material for your subject.

Eresources

Eresources are databases of articles from academic journals and specialist maagzines as well as other scholarly content. Some eresources are subject specific and provide more tailored results.

In addition to these key eresources you can also explore our full A-Z of eresources.

Eresource		Description
	ProQuest Arts Premium	This is a large database encompassing all aspects of the arts including art, design, architecture, humanities, film/screen studies, music, performing arts, and more. A particularly helpful feature is the 'person' search where you can search for material on a specific artist.
	JSTOR	JSTOR is a highly-respected multidisciplinary database of over 12 million journal articles with a strong emphasis on the arts and humanities, especially philosophy and cultural studies.
	Taylor and Francis Journals Online	A multidisciplinary database of peer-reviewed journals on a full range of subjects. Over 100 arts journals are included such as Third Text and The Art Bulletin.
	ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global	ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global is the world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses with a strong representation from the visual arts. Theses are very useful for research as they contain rich bibliographies that you can use to expand your reading.
	AxisWeb	Especially useful for discovering new artists, Axis contains profiles of contemporary art practitioners. In addition, Axis includes exhibition reviews, interviews and videos on topics such as preparing for degree shows. Content is fully searchable and you can also set up a list of 'favourite' artists so you can follow their work.
	a-n Resources	a-n Resources acts as an online community for professional artists. Here, you can find materials that will aid your development such as exhibition planning toolkits and advice on artist statements. It's also a place to find jobs, residencies and other opportunities.

Individual Journal Titles

These are the key journals and magazines we subscribe to for yoursubject. Browse the print journal collection in the Library to discover even more. For a full range of titles check our A-Z of journals via Journals Search.

Journal		Description
	ArtForum	At the forefront of the international art scene, ArtForum features reviews, interviews and art news. Online and in print in the Library from 1980 onwards.
	October	Published by MIT, October is a peer-reviewed journal of contemporary art criticism. Online and in print in the Library from 2012 onwards.
	Sculpture	Essays, artist interviews and arts coverage on physical media and beyond. Online and in print in the Library from 1995 onwards.
	Flash Art	Highly-esteemed arts magazine with strengths in performance art and installation. In print in the Library from 1995 onwards.
	Frieze	Magazine on all aspects of visual culture. Online and in print in the Library from 1996 onwards.
	Aesthetica	Particular focus on fine art photography. Email library@cumbria.ac.uk to obtain a login to access the online version. Also available in print in the Library from 2008 onwards.

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Streaming resource		Description
	LinkedIn Learning	Online tutorials on creative software including Photoshop, Premiere Pro and many more. Also discover content for creatives such as drawing, creative thinking and photography.
	Academic Video Online (AVON)	Multidisciplinary video resource on a range of topics including social and cultural documentaries, news items and films.
	Arts on Film Archive	University of Westminster's repository of films on art and artists produced in the UK since the 1950s.

When using visual resources, you must be aware of copyright. The databases below provide access to copyright-cleared images for educational use. Remember that you need to provide references for any images of art works you use in your work.

Appropriation is a legitimate art practice that involves the reuse of images or works without making any changes to the original. However, unauthorised or unattributed use of images of art works may mean you are in breach of copyright legislation. This video from LinkedIn Learning explains the difference between appropriation and copyright infringement. 

Images		Description
	Creative Commons	Locate images under Creative Commons licenses for use in studio work and as reference.
	VADS	VADS is a carefully curated online archive of art and design. It comprises a wide variety of collections of images and text on all aspects of visual culture from paintings and sculpture to textiles and fashion. The archive can be searched by keyword or you can browse individual collections that pique your interest.