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Art & Architecture

  1. Architecture
  2. Art, Painting, & Sculpture
  3. Bibliographies (General)
  4. Bibliographies (Sculpture)
  5. Architect Biographies
  6. Artist Biographies
  7. Databases
  8. Histories of Art
  9. Iconography & Christian Art
  10. Periodicals
  11. Saints
  12. Subject Specific Works
  13. Websites

 

Note: To obtain "How to find..." research guides on particular art topics, please visit the following AFA Web page:

http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/afa/publications/printedguides.html

If this link should ever fail, then go to the AFA library main page (http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/afa/ ) and click on the link that says 'AFA Printed Guides' (right hand side).

 

 

Architecture

 

See also: 'Iconography & Christian Art' section

 

 

Fletcher, Banister, Sir. Sir Banister Fletcher's a History of Architecture. 20th ed. Boston: Architectural Press. 1996.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) NA200 .F63 1996

Architecture & Fine Arts Library NA200 .F63 1996

1987 Version:
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) NA200 .F63 1987

1975 Version:
Architecture & Fine Arts Library NA200 .F63 1975b

 

Teague, Edward. World Architecture Index: A Guide to Illustrations. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. 1991.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) NA202 .T4 1991

Architecture & Fine Arts Library NA202 .T4 1991

An index to illustrations of 7,000 buildings described according to the site, type, and architect.

 

Van Vynckt, Randall. International Dictionary of Architects and Architecture. 2 vol. Detroit: St. James Press. 1993.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) NA40 .I48 1993

The front matter contains a geographic listing of architecture arranged alphabetically by country, and then alphabetically by county & city. This layout can be rather disorienting at first. The architectural entries contain a chronological history of the building/structure, a small bibliography. Average entries are ~2-3 pages. The rear index also contains a rather straightforward architect index.

 

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Art, Painting, & Sculpture

 

See also: 'Iconography & Christian Art' section

 

Clapp, Jane. Sculpture Index. 2 vol. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press. 1970.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) NB36 .C55

Library West, Reference (Non-Circulating) NB36 .C55

 

Cruickshank, Dan. See Fletcher (below)

 

Havlice, Patricia. World Painting Index. Third supplement, 1990-1999. 2 vol. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. 2002.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) ND45 .H38 Suppl. 3

Architecture & Fine Arts Library Temporary Control # APJ2093 ( on order )

Other Versions:

World Painting Index. Second supplement, 1980-1989. 2 vol. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1995.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) ND45 .H38 Suppl. 2

 

World Painting Index. First supplement, 1973-1980. 2 vol. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press. 1982.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) ND45 .H38 Suppl.

 

World Painting Index. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press. 1977.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) ND45 .H38

Library West, Reference (Non-Circulating) ND45 .H38

 

Mayer, Ralph. The HarperCollins Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques. rev. and ed. by Steven Sheehan. New York, N.Y.: Harper Perennial. 1991.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N33 .M37 1991

 

Turner, Jane. The Dictionary of Art. 34 Vol. New York: Grove's Dictionaries. 1996.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N31 .D5 1996

Library West, Reference (Non-Circulating) N31 .D5 1996

Also available Online--See the Database Section

The Grove is the best and most comprehensive art resource. Although this chosen work is focused on the appropriate time period, the complete series is 34 volumes in length.

See also:

Turner, Jane. The Grove Dictionary of Art. From Renaissance to Impressionism: Styles and Movements in Western Art 1400-1900. New York: St. Martin's Press. 2000.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N6370 .G76 2000

Turner, Jane. The Grove Dictionary of Art. From Rembrandt to Vermeer: 17th-Century Dutch Artists . New York: St. Martin's Press. 2000.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N6946 .G76 2000

 

 

Vinson, James. International Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2 vol. Chicago: St James Press. 1990.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N7425 .I671 1990

This dictionary contains artists and their works from the 13 th to the 20 th centuries. One volume is arranged alphabetically by artists. The other is arranged alphabetically & chronologically by the work of art.

 

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Bibliographies: General

 

Ehresmann, Donald. Architecture: A Bibliographic Guide to Basic Reference Works, Histories, and Handbooks. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited. 1984.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) Z5941 .E38 1984

 

Ehresmann, Donald. Fine Arts: A Bibliographic Guide to Basic Reference Works, Histories, and Handbooks. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. 1990.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) Z5931 .E47 1990

See catalog for older editions

 

Jones, Lois. Art Information: Research Methods and Resources. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co. 1990.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N85 .J64 1990

Architecture & Fine Arts Library N85 .J64 1990

 

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Bibliographies: Sculpture

 

For bibliographies on sculpture, see the sub-category 'Art History Bibliographies' under the section for 'Art Histories' (located on a seperate Web page).

 

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Architect biographies

 

Placzek, Adolf. Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects. 4 vol. New York: Free Press. 1982.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) NA40 .M25 1982

 

Van Vynckt, Randall. International Dictionary of Architects and Architecture. 2 vol. Detroit: St. James Press. 1993.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) NA40 .I48 1993

The front matter contains a geographic listing of architecture arranged alphabetically by country, and then alphabetically by county & city. This layout can be rather disorienting at first. The architectural entries contain a chronological history of the building/structure, and a small bibliography. Average entries are ~2-3 pages. The rear index also contains a rather straightforward architect index.

 

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Artist biographies

 

Note: For scholarly sources of biographies (i.e. Benezit, Saur, Thieme/Becker), see the end of this listing.

 

Frick Art Reference Library. Spanish Artists from the Fourth to the Twentieth Century: A Critical Dictionary. 4 vol. New York: G.K. Hall. 1993-1996.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N7112 .S67 1993

 

Gaze, Delia. Dictionary of Women Artists. 2 vol. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. 1997.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N8354 .D53 1997

Library West, Reference (Non-Circulating) N8354 .D53 1997

This dictionary contains biographical information on 600 women from 1000 A.D. to 1945. Experts have compiled 20 introductory essays describing various societal and cultural challenges that women had to overcome to achieve success. It is arranged alphabetically by the artist's professional name.

 

McNeil, Barbara. Artist Biographies Master Index. Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research Co. 1986.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N40 .A78 1986

This Index contains over 275,000 biographical sketches of artists both living and dead. Entries are taken from current and retrospective biographical dictionaries devoted to the fine and applied arts. Types of artists included in this work: painters, sculptors, illustrators, designers, graphic artists, craftsmen, architects, and photographers.

 

Petteys, Chris. Dictionary of Women Artists: An International Dictionary of Women Artists Born Before 1900. Boston: G.K. Hall. 1985.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N43 .P47 1985

Over 20,000 women artists are contained in this work. Types of artists include painters, sculptors, printmakers, and illustrators.

Entries provide the following information:

  1. Full name
  2. Married name
  3. Pseudonyms
  4. Birth & death dates
  5. Medium
  6. Subject/Thematic matter
  7. Residence
  8. Education
  9. Exhibitions & Awards
  10. References/Citation of source material used to compile this work's entries
  11. Bibliographies

 

Vinson, James. International Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2 vol. Chicago: St James Press. 1990.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N7425 .I671 1990

This dictionary contains artists and their works from the 13th to the 20th centuries. One volume is arranged alphabetically by artists. The other is arranged alphabetically & chronologically by the work of art.

 

For scholarly resources regarding artist biographies, see also:

 

 

 

See also: Vollmer, Hans. Allgemeines Lexikon der Bildenden Kunstler des 20. Jahrhunderts . Munchen: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag. 1992.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating)   N40 .V641 1992

 

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Databases

 

Note: Please go to the AFA Web site for a full listing of databases. http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/afa/
All databases are available to current faculty, students, & staff members (use database locator).

 

AMICO: Art Museums Image Consortium Library

An image database.

 

Art Full Text (was Art Abstracts)

Covers 1984-present. It is heavy on Domestic publications. There are links to full text when available (although not always full contents/images).

 

Art Index Retrospective

The back file of the above-mentioned resource, it covers from 1929-1984. The new WilsonWeb interface allows simultaneous searching of both Art Full Text and Art Index Retro. Indexes text and images in periodical literature.

 

Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals

A comprehensive index to architectural periodicals. Covers publications 1930s-present with selected indexing from 1860.

 

Bibliography of the History of Art ( BHA )

The Bibliography of the History of Art indexes and abstracts articles, art-related books, conference proceedings, dissertations, and art exhibition and dealer's catalogs. This extensive and comprehensive index covers European and American art from late antiquity to the present. The Bibliography of the History of Art includes and extends the coverage of its two predecessor art indexes: RAA (Repertoire d'Art et d'Archeologie) from 1973 to 1989 and RILA (International Repertory of the Literature of Art) from 1975 to 1989.

 

GroveArt (Grove Dictionary of Art)

This work is regarded as the best and most comprehensive art encyclopedia. Covers all aspects of art and architecture from prehistory though the present. (Also a 36 volume print source in AFA and MAIN reference.)

Paper Version: N6370 .G76 2000

 

Repertoire International de la Litterature de l'art: International Repertory of the Literature of Art (RILA)

RILA merged to form the Bibliography of the History of Art ( BHA ) -- See the entry for BHA above.

 

Index of Christian Art

    Princeton University
    http://ica.princeton.edu/

    No access at UF

 

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Histories of Art

 

Art histories are located on a seperate page. Click Here to go to those resources.

 

 

Iconography & Christian art

 

Friedman, John. Medieval Iconography: A Research Guide. New York: Garland Pub. 1998.
UF
Library West, Reference (Non-Circulating)   NX449 .F751 1998

 

Murray, Peter and Linda Murray. The Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture. New York: Oxford University Press. 1996.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N 7861 M87 1996

Also available Online as an E-book from NetLibrary

 

Roberts, Helene. Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography: Themes Depicted in Works of Art. 2 vol. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn. 1998.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N7565 .E53x 1998

 

Schiller, Gertrud. Iconography of Christian Art. London, Lund Humphries. 1971.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N7830 S351132 v1-2.

 

Speake, Jennifer. The Dent Dictionary of Symbols in Christian Art. London: J.M. Dent. 1994.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N8010 S641 1994

 

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Periodicals

 

See also: Art Full-Text, Art Index Retrospective, & Bibliography of the History of Art ( BHA ) in the 'Database' sub-section (above).

 

 

Robinson, Doris. Fine Arts Periodicals: An International Directory of the Visual Arts. Voorheesville, N.Y.: Peri Press. 1991.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N1.A1 R621 1991

 

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Saints

 

Giorgi, Rosa. Saints in Art. ed. by Stefano Zuffi Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum. 2003.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) ND1430 .G5513 2003

 

Saints in Art begins with an alphabetical table of contents that lists all the saints. The rear appendices of the work is arranged according to the following topics:

•  Sources
•  Symbols & attributes (i.e. a saint's symbol is a fish, book, etc.)
•  Protectors & patrons (i.e. patron saint of children)

This work and the one called Gospel Figures in Art (Zuffi), both have the same layout since they are done by the same publisher. Each saint has about a one page biography. The margins give quick pieces of important information about that particular saint. Information includes:

•  Name
•  Etymology of their name
•  Dates of the saints' earthly life and their geographic location
•  Characteristics & activities (what they were like, what things they founded, etc.)
•  Who they are the patron saint of (i.e. children)
•  Connections with other saints
•  Veneration
•  Feast day

One other useful feature of these guides is that they offer various pictures of how the saint is portrayed in works of art (i.e. paintings). Each piece of art is labeled with brief explanations as to why it is important. These explanations will help guide the novice or student to better understand this type of art.

 

Zuffi, Stefano. Gospel Figures in Art. Los Angeles: The J. Paul Getty Museum. 2003.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N8030 .Z8413 2003

Contents of this work include:

  1. Evangelists & their symbols
  2. Jesus' family
  3. Birth & childhood of Jesus
  4. Stories of St. John the Baptist
  5. Public life of Jesus
  6. Miracles & parables
  7. Passion
  8. After the Resurrection

For an examination of the book's format, see Saints in Art by Giorgi (paragraphs 2 & 3).

 

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Subject Specific Works

 

Christe, Yves. Art of the Christian World, A.D. 200-1500: A Handbook of Styles and Forms. New York: Rizzoli. 1982.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N7832 .A72 1982

 

Huyghe, Rene. Larousse Encyclopedia of Byzantine and Medieval Art. Feltham, Middlesex (UK): Larousse. 1968.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N5970 .H813 1968

6 copies of the 1963 edition available:

Architecture & Fine Arts Library N5970 .H813

 

Ross, Leslie. Medieval Art: A Topical Dictionary. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. 1996.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N7850 .R67 1996

 

Stokstad, Marilyn. Medieval Art. Boulder, CO: Westview Press. 2004.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library (Non-Circulating) N5970 .S75 2004

Table of Contents can be viewed at the following URL: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip041/2003006643.html

1986 Version:

Architecture & Fine Arts Library N5970 .S75 1986

 

Tasker, Edward. Encyclopedia of Medieval Church Art. London: B.T. Batsford. 1993.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N7943 A1 T371 1993

 

Turner, Jane. The Grove Dictionary of Art. From Renaissance to Impressionism: Styles and Movements in Western Art 1400-1900. New York: St. Martin's Press. 2000.
UF
Architecture & Fine Arts Library Reference (Non-Circulating) N6370 .G76 2000

 

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Websites

 

Art History Resources on the Web

   http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html

 

This site is maintained by Chris Witcombe who is a professor of art history at Sweet Briar College. It is offers many useful Internet resources on almost any kind of art imaginable. Scroll down the page to find links to Part 7: Art of the Middle Ages. Useful sections include:

A really great site to get lost in while browsing!

 

 

The Gateway to Art, Design, Architecture, & Media Information on the Internet


   http://adam.ac.uk/

This Gateway offers a searchable catalog of quality Online resources for art.

 

 

Great Buildings Collection

   http://www.greatbuildings.com

 

Also available on CD-ROM at AFA circulation desk

1994 Version: NA203 .M381 1994

2000 Version: Reported missing

 

This site covers many well-known buildings. The site is searchable by place, building, function, building style, period, or architect. The results page for the building you wish to find gives the following types of information:

  1. Architect
  2. Buildings location
  3. Date built
  4. Type of building
  5. What it is constructed of
  6. Type of climate it resides
  7. It's style
  8. Images of the structure
  9. A brief discussion of the structure
  10. A short bibliography
  11. Web resources

 

 

Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

   http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/index.html

 

This site is maintained by Alison Stones who is a professor of art history at the University of Pittsburgh.

 

 

International Center of Medieval Art (ICMA)

   http://www.medievalart.org/

 

Mission Statement from their Web site:

"The purposes for which the International Center of Medieval Art is formed are to promote and encourage the study, understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts of the Middle Ages produced in Europe, the Mediterranean region, and the Slavic world, during the period between ca. 300 and ca. 1500 C.E.; and to this end to sponsor and otherwise support study, teaching, conferences, exhibitions, displays, and publications devoted to medieval art and culture."

Sections of this site include:

 

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