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Art Abstracts/Art Index Retrospective Connect to  Art Abstracts/Art Index Retrospective
Access: Internet-delivered database. There are three ways to connect:
   1. from a public computer in the University of Delaware Library
   2. from a University of Delaware campus connection in your dorm, lab, or office
   3. from an off-campus connection (University of Delaware ID required)
Description:

Art Abstracts (1984 to the present) and Art Index Retrospective (1929-1984) provide citations and abstracts to articles in periodicals, yearbooks, and museum bulletins relating to archaeology, architecture, art history, city planning, crafts, films, graphic arts, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture, museology, photography, and related fields.

Coverage: 1929- (indexing), 1994- (abstracts)
Updated: weekly (Art Abstracts)
Journals: Journal Directory
Links: Has Get It! links.
Notes:

Art Abstracts and Art Index Retrospective are two separate databases that may be searched separately or in combination. To search them together, click both of check boxes next to their entries on the WilsonWeb database selection screen.

Permitted Uses:

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Help: Click on “Help” on the left toolbar for information on using the WilsonWeb databases, including the journal directory and database descriptions. The “InfoCenter” button on the left toolbar provides access to the Quick Reference Guide and How to Cite Articles. For further assistance, contact a librarian.
Related Resources: Databases for Art History
Users: 4 concurrent users
Producer: H. W. Wilson

This page is maintained by David Langenberg, Collection Development Department.

Last modified: 05/21/09