The Smithsonian American Art Museum Online Reference Desk. Do you have a question about American art and don't know how to find the answer? Using print and electronic reference sources the art information specialists at the museum will help you get started. Click on link and scroll down to Study Center.

Dictionary of Art Terms

Glossary of art terms and definitions.

Frick Art Reference Library

The Mother of All Art History Links

This site is maintained by Patrick Young and a group of graduate students at the University of Michigan Art History Department. The site includes a wealth of links to research resources, online exhibits, and image collections.

Witcombe's Art History Resources on the Web

This is an excellent reference site developed by Professor Christopher Witcombe, at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. The site content parallels the Survey of Western Art History courses: Prehistoric to Medieval and Renaissance to Modern. There are also links to African, Oceanic and Far Eastern art sources.

WebMuseum, Paris

This site was developed by Nicolas Pioch with an extensive directory of specific artists. Click on the link for What's New in the WebMuseum for the recent directory. Digital reproductions are supported with descriptive explanations about the artist.

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