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The web can be a confusing and often difficult place to find the information you need. We've made it a little easier. Choose from our list of topics below to jump to the links we found for you. If you have any problems or discover any broken links, please email hss_newmedia@prenhall.com. 1. Dictionaries, Thesauri |
1. Dictionaries, Thesauri,
& Glossaries  Once you have found a word in a thesaurus, you must look it up in a dictionary to be sure of the nuance it conveys. You should also consult the American Heritage Dictionary of Contemporary American Usage (unfortunately, not yet available on line) in order to be sure you are using the word correctly (i.e., with the right preposition, or in the correct position in the sentence). The glossaries provide you with definitions of basic terms you will encounter in your art history classes. You should use these in addition to the glossary provided in your textbook. |
| A Web of Online Dictionaries | |
 | A search
engine linked to several standard dictionaries of the English
language. http://www.yourdictionary.com |
| One Look Dictionaries | |
| A
word-lookup page with customizable features that let you select special
subject dictionaries and search for pronunciation. This site also
includes information, such as the guide to dictionary terms, which will
help you use the dictionary more effectively. http://www.onelook.com/ |
| ARTFL Project: ROGET'S Thesaurus Search Form | |
| An easy to use search form for the 1911 edition
of the familiar Roget's Thesaurus. You can search the full text, just
the headwords, and the search engine supports wildcards. http://humanities.uchicago.edu/forms_unrest/ROGET.html |
| Dictionary of Art Terms | |
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what it says it is: a specialized dictionary of art terms. http://www.martinlawrence.com/glossary_explore.html |
| Glossary of Art | |
| This link
provides an excellent glossary of art and art-historical terms Glossary of Art http://arthistory.about.com/arts/arthistory/library/blartlingo.htm |
2. Grammar | |
| On Line English Grammar | |
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Having trouble with "it's" and "its"? Check this searchable, online
guide to grammar. The clear and unambiguous examples make this site a
breeze to use. http://www.edunet.com/english/grammar/index.cfm |
3. General Writing Help | |
| Guide to Grammar and Writing | |
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A very useful list of links related to all aspects of writing. The links
are sorted into categories and annotated, making this site easily
accessible to the student http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ |
| Citing Electronic Materials with the New MLA Guidelines | |
| This is a
guide to citing on-line sources in your papers and other writing
projects. Helpful examples are included. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/cgos/idx_basic.html |
| Writing argumentative essays | |
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A guide to writing an essay that argues for or against a point of view.
This type of essay will more than likely predominate in your college
writing. http://www.powa.org/argument/index.html |
| Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr. | |
| The classic guide to writing style. This online
version features a hot-linked table of contents for ease of access. http://www.bartleby.com/141/ |
4. Art and Culture | |
| Art History: A Preliminary Handbook, by Dr. R.J. Benton | |
| This is a
succinct, general guide to the study of art history at the undergraduate
level. It ranges from "Why Study Visual Culture" to the process of
writing an essay for an art history class. http://www.arts.ouc.bc.ca/fiar/hndbkhom.html |
| Voice of the Shuttle | |
| This
is a major, comprehensive list of links for research and reference in
the Humanities. The art history section is huge, covering everything
from general art resources to online zines. Although it is sorted into
categories, most entries are not annotated. http://vos.ucsb.edu/ |
| ArtSource | |
| This is
another large site with links related to the arts. The list is sorted
into major categories and individual links are annotated. http://www.ilpi.com/artsource/welcome.html |
| Researching Your Art Object (Jeffrey Weidman) | |
| These essays
and bibliographies provide an excellent introduction to the major
aspects of research in the visual arts. Research strategies are
discussed as well as specific tools, such as the Art Index. All
documents are in PDF format. http://www.ilpi.com/artsource/welcome.html |
| The Mother of All Art History Links Pages | |
| This site has links to research resources, images
and art history departments across the country. http://www.umich.edu/~hartspc/histart/mother/ |
5. After College | |
| Career Alternatives for Art Historians | |
| Professor Rosenberg has compiled an extremely helpful guide
to help students answer the question, "What can I do with an art history
degree?" This site lists many types of jobs, the typical preparation
required, and major characteristics of each kind of job. http://www.nd.edu/~crosenbe/jobs.html |
| Art History | |
| This page
discusses the general skills provided by art history degrees and
provides a list of related career options outside the traditional realms
of museum, gallery, and teaching. http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cswebpg/Marthistory.html |
6. Graduate Study in Art History Note: not all departments have websites. You should supplement this list with CAA's guides to M.F.A., M.A. and Ph.D. programs, available from CAA (http://www.collegeart.org/). For the most recent information, you should contact the department, college, or university directly. | |
| The Mother of all Art History Links Pages--University Departments | |
| Links to art
history departments in universities around the world. http://www.umich.edu/~hartspc/histart/mother/artdept.html |
| Gradschools.com--Art History Departments and Programs | |
| A list of
colleges and universities offering graduate programs in art history. http://www.gradschools.com/listings/menus/art_history_menu.html |
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