Library: Art: Find Articles

Database Search Tip

Database Tips and Tricks

If you are searching for a topic within a specific subject discipline, be sure you are using the appropriate database. Databases are not created equal, and sometimes your search strategies can make a big difference. Use the 'Help' files at the top of the screen or ask a Librarian to maximize your results.

Searching Keywords and Phrases

Using keywords and phrases helps you to accurately and efficiently search for information whether you are searching in a library database or in Google/Google Scholar. You'll want to use 2-3 keywords that are related to your topic in order to find the best information. Below are some examples, but you can always ask a librarian to help you come up with keywords in order to scope your search appropriately.

Street art Latin America
Contemporary art China
Conspicuous consumption art
Women comics
Trans* or nonbinary or gender and design
Judy Chicago dinner party

Best Bets

Subscription resources are available to Fontbonne students, faculty, & staff. Guests are welcome to visit us the Jack C. Taylor Library. For a complete list of databases, see the Digital Resources Alphabetical List.

Academic Search
Articles, ebooks, and citations for just about any subject. A good starting place.
JSTOR - Arts & Sciences I-IV This link opens in a new window
Articles from scholarly journals cover a range of topics, including science, business, law, mathematics, language, psychology, and ethnic and multicultural studies.
Newspaper Source This link opens in a new window
Find contemporary exhibition reviews, peer artists, artists working in a theme.
Example search: mona hatoum "art review"

Journals

Full-text contents of the following scholarly, peer reviewed journals are available. Click the title to view.

Other journals can be found by using and search for "art."

Artforum international.
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