architecture 241 2016 research for building history i (artstor)
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Research for Building History I: ARTstor
Architecture 241
Objectives for Today Learn multiple ways to access ARTstor. Setup an ARTstor account and save
images to it. Understand how to search ARTstor to
find images appropriate to your assignment.
Know how to find the persistent URL for items in the ARTstor database.
What is ARTstor?A database of more than one million digital images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences with an accessible suite of software tools for teaching and research.
What is a Database?
“a structured set of data held in a computer, esp. one that is accessible in various ways”
Architecture Research Guidehttp://libguides.sdstate.edu/architecture
Accessing ARTstor
Searching ARTstor: Words Do Matter
Searching for images using words can be difficult – mixing information media Reliant on another person’s
description of the image or item and the vocabulary they choose
Metadata for items in ARTstor vary in quality and quantity
Brainstorming Search Terms
Carving StackingCastingFramingSkinning
Specific examples (e.g. Great Pyramid of Giza)
Categories (e.g. pyramid) Materials Associated (e.g. stone blocks,
limestone) Construction Techniques (e.g. internal
ramp, limestone concrete) Features or Characteristics (e.g. strong,
immobile) Associated Constructs (e.g. megalithic,
monument, tomb)
Practice with ARTstor
ARTstor Scavenger Hunt
Citing SourcesGiving Credit Where Credit’s Due
Why do we cite sources?
What is the purpose of citation?
What benefit does it have?
How do you cite sources?
Two Parts of the System1. In-Text References2. Bibliography / Works Cited /
References
Citing Images: Information You Need to Know
Artist’s Name Title of the Work or Image (Note: If the image is untitled, you
may need to write a brief description to use as the title – this will be formatted and/or punctuated differently than a given title)
Date of Creation Location of the Original
Institution, Museum, Library, or other Collection in which it is housed (if applicable)
City and Country
Database or Website Date Viewed
Citing Images: Information You Need to Know
Artist’s Name Title of the Work or Image (Note: If the image is untitled, you
may need to write a brief description to use as the title – this will be formatted and/or punctuated differently than a given title)
Date of Creation Location of the Original
Institution, Museum, Library, or other Collection in which it is housed (if applicable)
City and Country
Database or Website Date Viewed
Citing Images: Examples
MLAStructure:Last, First M. Photograph Title.
Year Created. Photograph. Museum/Institution, Location. Database Title. Web. Date Month Year Accessed.
Example:Freed, Leonard. Holidaymaker
Stuck in Traffic Jam. 1965. ARTstor. Web. 1 July 2010.
ChicagoStructure:Last, First M. Photograph Title. Month
Date, Year Created. Collection, Museum/Institution, Location. Accessed Month Date, Year (if date of creation or publication is unavailable). URL.
*URL Note: Only include if URL is stable. If none, use database name instead.
Example:Freed, Leonard. Holidaymakers Stuck in
Traffic Jam. 1965. ARTstor.
From EasyBib.com
Questions?
Learn multiple ways to access ARTstor.Setup an ARTstor account and save images to it.Understand how to search ARTstor to find images appropriate to your assignment.Know how to find the persistent URL for items in the ARTstor database.
Questions?