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Art and Art History

Research resources in the areas of Art and Art History

Sources for Films on Topics in Art & Art History

 The Art and Architecture in Video collection has over 600 documentaries and interviews illustrating the theory and practice of a variety of art forms.

The Films on Demand collection has nearly 40,000 films in all subject areas, including archival films and historical newsreels. Includes popular publishers PBS and California Newsreel.

Masterworks is a collection of 190 short documentary films showcasing "...an artist and a key piece, illuminating the context and history of the work." Each film is about one work of art and provides description and contextual information about the piece. 

Docuseek has over 400 films in its art and architecture collection.