Performing and Visual Arts Class Resources:
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Research Sources for Performing and Visual Arts:
Some resources below require logging in with your BPL eCard (you will need your Library Card Number and PIN). If you haven't registered for a BPL eCard yet, see directions here.
When and why would I use this source?
Art Cyclopedia is an online index that connects users to information about thousands of artists and their artworks from museums and galleries worldwide.
What kind of sources are included?
Use it to discover famous artists, explore different art movements, and find images and details for school art assignments.
Artstor Open Collection (from JSTOR):
When and why would I use this source?
Artstor Open Collections is a free online library of high-quality images of art, architecture, and cultural artifacts from museums and institutions worldwide.
What kind of sources are included?
Use it to find visuals for presentations, study different cultures, and explore art history in detail.
How do I login?
The first time you visit JSTOR you will need to create an account.
On future visits, login using your school email address.
When and why would I use this source?
Artstor Open Collections is a free online library of high-quality images of art, architecture, and cultural artifacts from museums and institutions worldwide.
What kind of sources are included?
Use it to find visuals for presentations, study different cultures, and explore art history in detail.
How do I login?
Access using your BPL eCard (see directions above or below).
Create an account if you want to save content for future reference.
When and why would I use this source?
Google Arts and Culture is an online platform that offers virtual tours of museums, high-quality images of artworks, and stories about artists and cultural history from around the world.
What kind of sources are included?
Use it to explore famous art, learn about different cultures, and experience museums they might not be able to visit in person.
International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP) / Petrucci Music Library:
When and why would I use this source?
The International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP) or Petrucci Music Library is an online collection of free sheet music and scores from composers around the world.
What kind of sources are included?
Use it to find and download music for practice, study different compositions, or explore music history.
When and why would I use this source?
MetPublications is an online resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art that offers free access to thousands of art books, catalogs, and research papers.
What kind of sources are included?
Use it to research art history, explore detailed information about artworks, and support school projects with reliable sources.
When and why would I use this source?
The Web Gallery of Art is an online museum and database featuring thousands of artworks and biographies of artists from Europe’s art history.
What kind of sources are included?
Use it to study famous paintings, learn about different art styles, and find inspiration for art projects or research.
Boston Public Library Databases by Subject:
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