When search databases, keep these techniques in mind.

Quotation marks search for an exact phrase.

 "Chinese art"  finds results with that exact phrase.

   Without the quotation marks, you may also get Chinese and art

Add more words when you want to narrow your search. Use the word AND to connect different concepts.

 "ink painting" AND calligraphy

Use OR to find related terms.

  pottery OR ceramics

Use an asterisk * to find variant word endings. Be careful not to shorten your word too much, because this can bring back results that are not relevant.

paint* retrieves paint, paints, painters, painting, etc.

Use Primo (see search box below)  to find resources on your topic at Collins Library and beyond. Request books held by Summit libraries for delivery to Collins Library within 3-5 business days.

Ways to Search:

• Name of Artist, e.g., Kitagawa, Utamaro
• Movement or Style, e.g., Ukiyoe
• Time Period, e.g., Art, Japanese Edo Period , Art, Chinese 20th Century
• Art Form, e.g., Sculpture, Chinese; Screen Painting, Japanese

Also try these broader subject terms. Copy and paste them into the Primo search box.

Note: Some titles are electronic while others are print only.

Asianart.com

Ars Orientalis

Journal of Asian Studies
Note: Backfile is available through JStor

Artibus Asiae
Note: Backfile is available through JStor

Oriental Art

Arts of Asia

Orientations

  Tip: Check the Primo  for more information about these titles.