Art majors – hands up! This week’s database highlight, Oxford Art Online [1], is a combination of art history, biographies, form study, and extensive bibliographies. With a recently updated look, Oxford Art Online [1] makes researching art intuitive and easy.

Grove Art Online is the foremost scholarly art encyclopedia, covering both Western and non-Western art. First published as the landmark 34-volume Dictionary of Art, edited by Jane Turner, the content of Grove Art encompasses all aspects of visual culture. It features articles about topics as varied as Fauvism and Frida Kahlo, bibliographies for further research, and thousands of searchable images made available through Oxford's partnerships with museums, galleries, and other outstanding arts organizations.  - from the vendor

Want to visit the national gallery but aren’t able to swing a trip to D.C.? No worries, the National Gallery of Art [2] is this week’s open site. Browse exhibitions, download images, listen to artist interviews, and more. The site is a stunning example of how the web can bring visual experiences to everyone.

Action Steps

• Search for an artist in Oxford Art Online [1]. You can either use keyword search or browse the People tab. List an interesting fact in the comments.
• “Tour” the National Gallery of Art [2]. Did you find any eye-catching exhibits or collections?
• Is there an artist you’re particularly fond of? 

First person to respond gets a set of bookmarks for their library!

Everyone else gets a little rubber ducky.