Using this guide
This guide is designed to help you find the best sources for your interwar art project. By now you have your artists' name. Now you'll need to start digging. Begin by using the information on this tab, then use the tabs above to find pertinent links to information that will help you through each step of the research process. Have fun!
Begin your research
Write down what you already know. This may include:
- Artist's name (spell it correctly!)
- Type of art
- Art movement
- Related artists
- Geographic areas
- Other keywords
Next, do a little background research to find out more or fill in the gaps in your existing knowledge.
After that, use the tabs above to continue the research process!
Please email Sarah the Librarian if you need anything along the way.
First Steps: Background Research
- Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new windowThis is the best place to start your interwar art research. The biographies are succinct and will provide you with the keywords you'll need to research your artist.
- World History in Context This link opens in a new windowWorld History in Context is a great database to search to gather background information. Search for your artist's name.
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