Starting Points
Encyclopedias, dictionaries and biographical tools for introductions, bibliography and quick lookup.
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Encyclopedia of the Renaissance (1999)Six-volume, highly regarded encyclopedia produced in association with the Renaissance Society of America. In print.
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Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new windowThe best modern art encyclopedia, continuously updated and searchable by concepts as well as by artists' names. The bibliographies are a worthwhile starting point for further research. Encyclopedia covering the visual arts from prehistory to the 1990s, with articles on the art and culture of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Pacific. Database includes links to images and further information in museum and other art-related web sites.
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Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance (2003)A searchable encyclopedia covering the art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period.
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World Biographical Information System Online (WBIS) This link opens in a new windowComprehensive biographical database for identifying sitters, collectors, artists, etc.
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