Talk the Art Librarian, if you have questions about terminology, using evidence, or what is generally considered appropriate when writing about art.
This useful Citation LibGuide should answer most citation questions. For art citations see the sources below.
Writing & Citations: Art
- Chicago Manual of Style - OnlineThe Chicago Manual of Style describes how to cite works of art under the heading 14: "Notes and Bibliography" section 14.235: "Citing paintings, photographs, and sculpture"
A Short Guide to Writing about Art by Call Number: Art Reference N7476 .B37 2015 c.1-2ISBN: 020588699XUse for help writing visual formal/analyses, research papers, critical essays, etc. Explains how to apply a variety of theoretical interpretations. See page 309 for citing works of art.
- Writing About Art
See Appendix 2 for citation guidance. Use for help writing visual descriptions, stylistic analyses, iconographic analyses, etc. Text supports her course by the same name taught at The City College of New York.
Visual Literacy by Call Number: Art Reference N7476 .T83 2002ISBN: 0072302224Includes how to cite works of art and online sources. Use for how to write a visual/formal analysis. Also explains theoretical such as psychoanalytic, formalist, Marxist, Feminist, Postcolonial, etc.
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