This is the ultimate authority on all aspects of the visual arts worldwide - from pre-history to the present day.
It contains more than 21,000 biographies of artists, architects, sculptors, patrons, dealers, theorists etc. It also covers the decorative arts - including ceramics, jewellery, interior design, glass, and furniture.
There are over 2,500 illustrations.
Click on the link to use Oxford Art Online.
You can use this resource at home as well as in the library. To use the site from home you will need to select 'library barcode user logon' type in your library barcode. If you are not already a member of the library you can join for free by visiting your local library, or you can join online now.
Need more help?
For a five minute tutorial to get you started visit the Oxford Online Short Introduction area and follow the link to Oxford Art Online. When you have finished simply close the window to return to this page, and start using the online resources for yourself.