InfoGuides: Art History: Begin Your Research

Library Services during COVID-19

Important Service Changes for Spring 2021 due to COVID-19. See the Libraries' FAQ for full details.

Borrowing Books: The book shelves (stacks) are closed for browsing, but you can request books through your library account.
Special Collections: If you need to see items in Special Collections (SCRC), like our Artists' Book collection, contact SCRC directly.

Begin Your Research

Whether you're just getting started with art historical research or looking for more advanced tools and sources, this guide can help you use resources available through Mason Libraries!

Find Articles - Recommended databases and journals in art history
Find Books and Exhibition Catalogs - Search for monographs, catalogs, and folios available at Mason
Find Images - Resources for finding high-quality images online and in Mason Libraries
Find Archives and Primary Sources - Explore museums & archives in the DC metro
Understand Copyright and Fair Use - Policies and guides to learn about copyright and fair use
Write & Cite - Information on Zotero and citing images
Get Help - Chat with a librarian or setup an appointment with your librarian.

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