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Finding and Using Images
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Art and Architecture Images on the
Web: Annotated list of resources
compiled by Art and Architecture
Librarian Karen Bouchard.
Luna Park, Coney Island. View at night,
1903-14.
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Science Images on the Web
Science Images on the
Web: Annotated list of resources
compiled by Art and Architecture
Librarian Karen Bouchard.
Odano Naotake, illustrator. Johann
Adam Kulmus, author. Kaitai Shinsho.
Blood Circulation in the Human Body.
1774.
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Searching the Web
If you've ever looked for an image online before, you know that there are millions out there on
the web. But, are they the ones you want? How many times have you found what seems to be
hundreds of images of a work online, only to discover that they are all just copies of the same,
poor quality image that was originally posted years ago by some anonymous blogger? And
what about image size? Remember, if you're projecting them in a classroom, you want to get
a decently sized image or you will have a mass of pixillation up on your screen. Here are
some tips to consider:
Try the library's image collections first.
ARTstor has over a million images, Luna has 400,000. There's a good chance what you need
will be there and you will know that the quality will in general be high, the size will be large,
and the rights will have already been taken care of.
Is it a work in a museum collection?
Try the museum's website! Museum collections online vary considerably. Some post only a
small selection, others attempt to get everything they own up online. Resolution also varies
considerably. Some will post only thumbnails while others will allow large sizes to be
downloaded. Rights also vary. More museums have recently begun offering their images for
free, sometimes just for educational purposes, sometimes with no restrictions.
Is it architecture or public sculpture?
Flickr Commons can be a good place to look for architecture. Some very good photographers
post their work there with various degrees of licensing available.
Is the work by a contemporary artist?
Many, if not most, artists now have their own websites. The size of images posted will vary as
will the restrictions on use. You must obey the restrictions as set by the artist, but this is
always a good place to start.
How can I find large images and weed out the small ones?
Google Advanced Image Search allows you to limit your search by size, color, aspect ratio,
usage rights and more.
How do I know if the image is ok to use?
There are a lot of images on the web that have been posted with no attribution or permission.
Using images responsibly is a matter of academic integrity. Please see the tabs for
Copyright and Ethics of Image Use.
Further Resources:
This very useful annotated list of image resources contains many subject areas with
links: How to Find Images on the Internet.
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