The most used image collections for general research in art history
Other image collections for more specialized work
Subject encyclopedias can be great tools for getting background information at a broad level in a new focus area. Entries are usually signed by the author (who is often a scholar in the field) and often include a bibliography which can take you to additional, more focused resources.
PRO TIP: Use fewer and broader terms when searching in subject encyclopedias for best results, such as Greek Red Figure.
The most commonly used citation style in historical scholarship, including art history, is Chicago, notes and bibliography. Check out our Citation Guide for more info on Chicago Manual of Style and other citation styles including Modern Language Association (MLA). For help with citing primary sources, see this resource from the Library of Congress, and this resource from Macalester's Visual Resources Library for help citing images,