Art Museum Image Gallery
Drawing from distinguished museums, Art Museum Image Gallery is a database of high-quality art images and related multimedia for use in non-profit institutions. It offers detailed information about thousands of artworks from 3000 B.C. to the present and from cultures around the world.
At a Glance
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Subject Area:
Art & Architecture
Ideal For:
Academic Libraries
, Public Libraries
, Government
, Schools
Content Includes
- More than 156,000 quality images
- Entries from 3000 B.C. to the present
Subjects Include
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Drawings and cartoons
- Prints
- Photographs
- Textiles
- Woodcuts
- Posters
- Costumes and ceremonial clothes
- Ceramics
- Glass
- Masks
A Comprehensive Collection to Suit All Interests
Art Museum Image Gallery offers unprecedented access to museum collections for research, education and enjoyment, from the renowned collection of the Art Archive of Picture Desk, Inc. This resource offers a wealth of art information to enrich learning in cultural studies, area studies, women's studies, archaeology, history, religion, social studies and literature, and includes outstanding coverage of contemporary and modern artists.
Detailed Information on Every Piece
Additionally, each image within the database is accompanied by several interesting facts and details pertaining to origin and current status, including the artist's name, nationality and birthplace, the date it was created, current owner and location, materials and techniques used, and related works. Using advanced search options, each work is also searchable by any of these facets.
