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Research databases are powerful search tools that provide access to books, scholarly and peer-reviewed articles, citation and abstract indexes, primary sources, images, statistics, and much more.

Databases are useful for both general and highly specialized research. For help in finding the right database for your needs, contact your Humanities, Fine Arts and Design Team.

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Browse specialized databases across architecture, design, and the visual and performing arts.

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Popular Fine Arts Databases

American Drama
Contains more than 1,100 dramatic works from the early 18th century to the beginning of the 20th
American Music
A vast collection of music streaming files spanning all genres and styles
Art Index
Indexing of over 600 current art periodicals, plus dissertations and image reproductions
Art Index Retrospective
High-quality indexing of over 600 art periodicals published from 1929 to 1984
ARTbibliographies Modern (ABM)
Index for information on modern and contemporary art from the late 19th century to the present
Artstor
Digital image library featuring visual media from museums, photo archives, and artists
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
Comprehensive listing of journal articles on architecture and design from over 700 publications
Bibliography of the History of Art (BHA) and Repertoire de la Litterature de l’…
Index of articles in English and French covering European and American visual art and artists from late antiquity to the present
Black Drama
Full-text access to 1,300 plays from North America, English-speaking Africa, the Caribbean, and other African diaspora countries
Classical Music Library
Streaming classical music service that includes 15,000 recordings along with program notes and composer biographies
DRAM: Database of Recorded American Music
Collection of over 4,000 digitized American albums, with high-quality streaming audio and original liner notes
IPA Source
International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions and translations of aria and art song texts
Music Periodicals Database
Indexing, abstracts, and full-text articles from hundreds of international music periodicals and journals
Naxos Music Library
Music streaming service providing access to nearly 76,000 classical, jazz, and world music CDs

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