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FREN 417: Graphic Novels and the Making of Identity in the Francophone World: General Art Research

A guide to resources to research works in the Allen Memorial Art Museum, in addition to French resources on critical literature

Types of Resources

  • For print resources, keep in mind to search the following:
  • Catalogues raisonnés are comprehensive publications for an artist's complete body of work.
    • They are sometimes specific to a medium (e.g., works on paper)
    • Great for provenance, reproduction information, and literature at the time of publication!
  • Use EBSCOhost databases directly from the Databases A–Z link
    • Summon does not have these!

OBIS, OhioLINK, SearchOhio, & ILL

  • OBIS
    • Use the search items (primarily books) on a subject
    • Use keyword or subject searching
      • If you are seeking primary sources, look for "Written works" or "Interviews" after the subject heading for an individual name
  • OhioLINK 
    • Use to locate a source within 115 academic libraries in Ohio
  • SearchOhio
    • Use to locate more popular titles in public libraries across Ohio
  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
    • Use to find publications that are otherwise difficult to access
    • Can request
      • Physical items
      • Scans from a range of pages

Basics of Visual Analysis

ELEMENTS PRINCIPLES

Line

 Balance
Shape Emphasis
Color Harmony
Value Variety
Form Rhythm / Movement
Texture Proportion
Space Unity

 

Think about:

  • How do the elements combine to create the principles of design?
  • How do the principles of design contribute to the overall effect, significance, or meaning of the work of art?

Preliminary Research

  • Use this resource for preliminary research on artists and creators, movements, and mediums.
  • Contains scholarly essays and useful bibliographies

EBSCOhost Databases