 Artnet
This website specializes in contemporary artists. In addition to images which you can click to enlarge, you may find biographical information, as well as a timeline of each artist's exhibitions. About 70 contemporary artists are given comprehensive treatment in the "Artists' Works Catalogues" section.
How to use:
The search function at the top right of the homepage is fine for most searches but for a more precise search click on Artists (top left) and type an artist's name in the "Find Artists" search box. Click Search. A drop- down menu will appear in the search box showing artists with similar names. Choose the appropriate name and click Go To. Use the "Advanced Search" option to search on title words, subject categories, style and movement categories, etc. You can also browse the alphabetical list of artists. Click on an artist's name and browse that artist's images. The Artists
This is another website specializing in contemporary artists. Images are provided by linking to other websites such as that of the artist or museums. Although the site provides some biographies and explanations of different art movements and styles, source references are scarce.
How to use:
Use the search box at the top right of the homepage or browse the alphabetical list by clicking on the first letter of the artist's last name. On the artist's page, explore the links to find images. The arrangement of links on each page varies quite a bit.
Art Resource
Over 3 million high-quality images of paintings, sculpture, architecture and the minor arts from most of the world's major museums, monuments, and commercial archives.
How to use:
Search by "Advanced Search" and enter title words in the Text Search box or the subject word in the Assisted Keyword search box.
Artcyclopedia
This website provides more than 95,000 links to some 180,000 artworks that can be veiwed online. The focus is painting and sculpture, but other media are also included.
How to use:
Search by artist's name, the title of an artwork, or a museum name by clicking in the search box, typing search terms, and then clicking the Search button. Browsing options for this site far outnumber its searching options.
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