Oxford Art

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Oxford Art Online is an easily searched database for all things "art". The database consists of 4 main elements; Grove Art Online, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, and the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics. Each can be searched individually or as a whole, whichever you prefer.

Subjects, biographies and images covering all aspects and timeframes of art make this a first search option for authorative art information. A "whats new" and "FAQ" section enable the user to quickly become aware of any changes and/or new articles recently added.

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For a guided tour click here: http://www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/page/guided_tour

There is also a comprehensive help menu available at the top of the home page.

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To access Oxford Art go to the Information on the Web page under "Art" or "Databases A-Z"

http://www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/

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1. Find an article detailing Islamic calligraphy. Us the search box at the top right hand side of the page. Once you have found the article, click on it and then locate the sub-section concerning Arabian printing in Europe (hint: use the expand feature on the left hand side under "article contents" - see "arts of the book")

2. Use the advanced search option - "biography search" to locate a biography of the artist Tamara De Lempicka. What art movement was she associated with?

3.Use the "search for images only" function to locate a self portrait of Pablo Picasso. Left click on the image to enlarge it. Once it is enlarged, right click on the image and email it to yourself.

4. A student is interested in "Dada & Surealism". Use the Thematic Guide (click first on "Tools and Resources", then "Thematic Guides") to locate various essays and biographies on this topic.