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Art History Senior Research Seminar

This guide supports the thesis course for art history

Finding Journal Articles in Art History

Databases in CLIO

There are nearly 90 databases covering art, architecture, and the applied arts in the Columbia Library system. Many of these are specialty databases that cover a particular culture, period, or discipline. Below you will find some of the most commonly used databases in art history. You can find a complete list in CLIO. Three key databases to consult are: 

Other commonly used databases

Database Searching

CLIO Database Searching

You can browse Columbia's database by discipline or resource type

  • Click on the CLIO logo with an empty search box
  • Select "Databases" from the left navigation
  • You should see the window below
  • Use the "All Disciplines" drop-down menu to search for a particular subject area (example: arts, architecture and applied arts.)
  • Use the "All Resource Types" menu to search for databases by type (such as encyclopedias, maps, newspapers, sound recordings, etc.).

Screenshot of CLIO Database Search

Finding Print Journals at Avery Library

Finding Print Journals at Avery Library

Many of the articles cited in Avery Index are not available in digital form. For these you will need to locate them in one of two locations. Current print journals can be found on the 200 level of Avery Library in room 222. For older periodicals, you will need to go to the 100 level of Avery, which is located below ground level. 

Floorplan of Avery Library