Art and Design - Suggested Databases

The following databases are suggested as good starting points for finding art and design materials. This list is not exhaustive, and you may find other databases more suited to your needs.

Art and Architecture Complete
Use this resource to search for journal articles, e-books and images. Links to the full text are provided, where available.
Proquest
Helps you to find articles from journals, magazines and newspapers on a wide range of subjects.

Meet the Subject Team

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Lizzie Wildgoose

Assistant Faculty Librarian

lizzie.wildgoose@port.ac.uk

(023) 9284 3452

Greta Friggens

Faculty Librarian

greta.friggens@port.ac.uk

(023) 9284 3456

Subject Locations

You will mainly find the books that you need on the Second Floor:

700 – art and culture
709 – history of art
738 – ceramics
739 – jewellery
741 – commercial art & illustration
745 – design
746 – fashion & textiles
748 – glass
749 – furniture
750 – painting
760 – poster art & printmaking
770 - photography

Check the library catalogue as books are often shelved in unexpected places - eg. the typography section is at 686 on the Ground Floor and Costume is at 391 on the First Floor!