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Research Methodology in the Arts
This document provides an overview of library resources for art research, including databases, books, articles, and other sources. It outlines the research process, from defining a topic to evaluating sources. Search strategies like keywords, subject headings, and Boolean operators are covered. Methods for retrieving full-text articles and images are explained. Chicago citation style examples are given for books, articles, and images.
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- 3. InfoGuides (http://infoguides.gmu.edu) Librarycatalog:Books
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- 7. And more…Library ArtResourcesResearch DatabasesArts DatabasesArt Fulltext
- 8. Bibliography History ofArt (BHA)
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- 11. Avery Index toArchitectural Periodicals
- 12. ARTstorMore Art ResourcesResearchDatabasesImage DatabasesArt Museum Image Gallery
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- 16. Museum websitesMore LibraryDatabasesInterdisciplinary DatabasesAcademic Search Complete (Visual Studies, Visual Anthropology)
- 17. ProQuest Research Library(British Journal of Photography)
- 18. JSTOR (Artibus etHistoriae, ARTstor images)
- 19. Humanities International Complete(Art Asia Pacific, Word & Image)Types of InformationBooksgeneral overview OR detailed insight about your topicArticlesDifferent types of periodicals (scholarly articles, conference reports…)Primary Sources Original records like letters, interviews, recordings, works of artReference Sources Background informationThe WebBenefits & limitations for research
- 20. Research ProcessDefineYour TopicDetermineYourInformation NeedsLocate and Retrieve Relevant InformationAccess Information using TechnologyEvaluate InformationUseInformation Ethically
- 21. What are the4 steps in the Research Process?1. Pick a topic2. Where to search (catalog, databases)3. How to search (keywords)4. How to get it (find the article)5. Is what I found any good6. Write the paper
- 22. Tips & TricksStateyour topic as a question.Identify concepts.Narrow or broaden your topic.Keep a list of search terms that work for your topic & add as you go.Works whether you’re writing a brief paper or an in-depth research paper.
- 23. Find an imageyou want to explore?Artist: David MALANGI DAYMIRRINGU (Australia; Manharrngu people; 1927 – 1999)Title: Gurrmirringuthe Great Hunter [Manharrngu mortuary rite #1] 1969natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 111.0 h x 74.5 w cm Repository: National Gallery of Art, AustraliaFor more information: http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=68078
- 24. Brainstorm: Search TermsDavidMalangiBark, bark paintingAustralia, Australian…OR OceanicAboriginal, aborigine Funeral, burial, deathRelated searches: ceremony, beliefs, symbolism, iconography, imagery like berry trees and didgeridoo, culture, ancestors*Try as general searches & see what you find…
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- 26. Start with GeneralSearch & Then RefineKeyword: “bark painting”Example from Library CatalogUse similar approach in databases
- 27. Subject Headings LinksAdvantages: Refine your topicNarrow your focusTake search in new directionFind resources wouldn’t have found otherwiseDatabases offer similar features
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- 30. Looks for recordsthat match the words typed, not the ideas represented by the words
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- 33. Looks for recordsthat match the ideas represented by the words.
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- 35. Often active linksStarbucksSyndrome Diego Rivera AND Portrait vs. Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957.ANDPortrait painting, Mexican --20th century.
- 36. More Search StrategiesAND/OR/NOTCombinekeywords to narrow/broaden your searchAND— NARROWS YOUR SEARCHEX: Interior Design AND ColorOR—EXPANDS YOUR SEARCHEX: Film or videoORWall paintings or muralsNOT—LIMITS TERMS FROM SEARCH NOT ColorInterior designANDFilmVideoSoftwareMaya
- 37. Advantages of…BooksGood forbackground information, timeline, definitions, etc. Length allow author to go more in-depth into a subjectArticlesMore specialized searchingBetter for newer artists/designers (may not have books yet)More current information—more recently published
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- 40. Getting the ArticleStep1: Mason Link OR E-Journal FinderCheck here first to see if your journal is available online. You'll need the full citation to find an article: 1) Title of Journal (Source) 2) Year 3) Volume/Issue, 4) Title of Article, 5) Author, 6) and Page Number. Step 2: Mason Library CatalogSo you didn't find it in E-Journal Finder?We may own the print copy, so check the Mason Library Catalog for our print holdings. Hint: Click on "Journal Titles" before running your search.Step 3:WRLC Libraries Catalog (ALADIN)Still no luck? Try searching ALADIN, the Washington Research Library Consortium Catalog. This is a great service!! The article may be at GW or Georgetown, if they have it we can probably get it to you in about 2-days.Step 4: Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) Sometimes an article is harder to find. In this situation you should use InterLibrary Loan (ILL). ILL articles can come from anywhere -- around the state, country or world. Start your research early if you want to take advantage of this service.
- 41. Evaluate Your SourcesEvaluate(& cited) sources
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- 48. PurposeCiting Your Sources: Example of Chicago Style1. Footnote Form (Book):#. First M. Last, Title of Book, # ed. [if other than 1st]. Place: Publisher, Date), Pages.Otto Riewoldt, New Hotel Design, 2nd ed. (New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002), 136.2. Bibliography Form (Book):Last, First M. Title of Book, # ed. [if other than 1st]. Place: Publisher, Date.Riewoldt, Otto. New Hotel Design, 2nd ed. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002.For more information, check out these websites:Chicago Citation Style (Long Island University)Chicago Manual of Style (OWL) Chicago Style (Bedford-St. Martin's)Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide (Chicago) Citing Images
- 49. Citing Articles: Exampleof Works Cited from Art Full TextArticles cited in Chicago using the research database Art Full Text
- 50. Questions?Jenna RinalducciVisual ArtsLiaison Librarianjrinaldu@gmu.edu703-993-3720Other optionsInfoguides: http://infoguides.gmu.eduIMReference Desk
Editor's Notes
- #7 Books– Can provide general overview OR detailed insight about your topicArticles—Access to different types of periodicals (articles, reports…)Primary Sources – Original records like letters, manuscripts, newspapers, interviews, photos, recordings, works of artReference Sources – From background information to images
- #8 Whether artists statement or thesis, needs to be well researched & writtenEthically—artist statement to thesisDefineYour Topic (Identify main concepts; Narrow or broaden topic; List of search terms )DetermineYour Information Needs (how current, specific publication type)Locate and Retrieve Relevant Information (search strategies)Access Information using Technology (catalog, databases, web)Evaluate Information (print & electronic)UseInformation Ethically (cite sources)
- #19 CRAAP Test:Currency—Is the information out-of-date? Relevance—Is the information on topic?Authority—Whowrote the information?Accuracy—Is the information correct?Purpose—Whatis the information intended to do? Educate? Persuade? Entertain?