Research Guides: Medieval & Early Modern Studies: Medieval Art

Introduction

The following lists are not comprehensive. The items listed on this page are representative of some of the most frequently used research materials on this topic. To find more material, consult the library catalog or contact your librarian for assistance. You can also consult the guide for Art and Art History.

Databases

Some electronic databases, including MLA, do NOT provide the complete text of articles.
For tips on how to effectively search databases, and how to find journals that are not available online, contact your librarian.

Art & Architecture Source This link opens in a new window
Explore all genres of visual arts including a broad range of related subjects, from fine, decorative and commercial art, to various areas of architecture and architectural design. This collection includes journals, books, images, dissertations and art reproductions. Coverage: 1900s to present. Full text, Jumpstart searchable.
Art Index Retrospective This link opens in a new window
Search international journals published between 1929-1984, covering all genres of visual art. Coverage: 1929-1984. Citations only.
Humanities Source This link opens in a new window
Access journals, books and other published sources from around the world in all aspects of the humanities, including archaeology, area studies, art, classical studies, dance, film, gender studies, history, journalism, linguistics, literature, music, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. For citation searching: click "Cited References" at the top of the search screen. Coverage: late 1800s to present. Some full text.
Humanities and Social Sciences Retrospective This link opens in a new window
Search for articles from English-language periodicals on subjects including anthropology, archaeology, art, classical studies, criminal justice, environmental studies, ethics, gender studies, international relations, law, literature, music, performing arts, philosophy, political science, psychiatry, psychology, religion and sociology. Use the library's "Get It!" button to obtain materials with no direct full text link. Coverage: 1907-1984. Citations only.
Index of Medieval Art This link opens in a new window
Access images of Christian, secular, and other religiously oriented Medieval art, in color and black and white images. This collection includes art from medieval Jewish and Islamic culture. Coverage: late antiquity to the 16th century, contains primary sources. Full text.
ITER: Gateway to the Middle Ages & Renaissance This link opens in a new window
Search books, articles, and essays about the Middle Ages and Renaissance (400-1700 C.E.), published from 1784 to present. Click on "check for full text" for availability through Dickinson's library. Coverage: 400-1700 C.E. Citations only.
Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles, book reviews, and essays in books about women, sexuality, and gender during the Middle Ages. This collection also includes images. Coverage: 1990 to present. Citations only.
Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Explore the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from the 15th century to the present, including military history, women's history, history of education, history of science, and more. This collection includes secondary source articles from journals, as well as books and book reviews. Note: for United States history, use America: History and Life; for medieval history, use Iter. Coverage: varies. Full text.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Explore historical and recent journals, books and images in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, with some natural science coverage. Coverage: varies - historical up to 1-5 years from current date, contains primary sources. Full text.
Project Muse This link opens in a new window
Access scholarly journals and ebooks in both the humanities and social sciences. Most journals covered are up to date. Ebooks include titles in Global Cultural Studies, Poetry, Fiction & Creative Non-Fiction. Coverage: historical and current. Full text.

Primary Sources

The following databases provide primary sources in Medieval history and culture.

Medieval Travel Writing This link opens in a new window
Access manuscripts of European travel writing from the later medieval period, focusing chiefly on journeys to central Asia and the Far East, including accounts of travel to Mongolia, Persia, India, China and South-East Asia. The collection also includes a number of important accounts of travels to or through the Holy Land and it features a number of medieval maps, individual manuscript illuminations, and some modern translations of key travel texts. Coverage: 13th-16th centuries, contains primary sources. Full text.
Index of Medieval Art This link opens in a new window
Access images of Christian, secular, and other religiously oriented Medieval art, in color and black and white images. This collection includes art from medieval Jewish and Islamic culture. Coverage: late antiquity to the 16th century, contains primary sources. Full text.

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Medieval & Early Modern Studies: Medieval Art

Introduction

Databases

Primary Sources