Art History

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

• Appointment-only visits to Special Collections: If you need to see items in Special Collections (SCRC), including our Artists' Book collection, contact SCRC directly.
• Borrowing Books: The book shelves (stacks) are closed, but you can request books through your library account. See the "Find Books" page of this guide for more.

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 Background Information - Resources to help you get started on a topic or find basic information
• Find Articles - Recommended databases and journals in art history
• Find Books and 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
• Write & Cite - Information on Zotero and citing images
• Get Help - Chat with a librarian or setup an appointment with your librarian.

New Books in Art & Art History