Graphic Arts Subject Guide

This subject guide covers graphic arts resources available at the Johnston Memorial Library, including full-text journals, magazine, and newspaper articles,  graphic arts websites, and printed materials in the Reference Collection. This is not a comprehensive subject guide, but rather a selective list of materials that are most useful for locating information in this field. Library location and call  number are provided for print publications. 
 
 

Full Text Databases Journal Indexes and Abstracts
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Internet Websites

Full-Text Databases

 

  • DAAI: Design and Applied Index. DAAI is an index to journal articles published in craft and design journals since 1973. It is an index that contains references and abstracts (summaries) only, not full text. DAAI covers all areas of design and art with a particular emphasis on the crafts and applied arts, including: ceramics, graphics, fashion, textiles, photography, typography, printmaking, jewelry, and architecture.
  • Grove Dictionary of Art Online. Full-text articles with images on every aspect of the visual arts - painting, sculpture,graphic arts, architecture, decorative arts and photography - from the prehistory to the present day.
  • InfoTrac OneFile. A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, graphic arts, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles many with images. Updated daily.
  • Xreferplus. Indexes several art encyclopedias and dictionaries. Includes the Bridgeman Art Library Archive. It is the world's leading source of art images, representing museums, galleries and artists throughout the world by providing a central source of fine art images.


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  Journal Indexes and Abstracts
  • Art and Humanities Citation Index. Indexes the world's leading arts and humanities journals. Includes some related social and science information. Indexes over 1,300 sources and is updated weekly.


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Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

  • Glossary of Graphic Communications. by Pamela J. Groff. Graphic ArtsTechnical Foundation, 3rd. ed., 1997. This work contains over 3,500 internet and computer networking terminology with technical print-publishing terms. It also lists frequently used computer file extensions, common abbreviations, and acronyms. An extensive bibliography is included. Location: Reference Collection, First Floor, Call Number: REF Z118.G76.
  • Modern Encyclopedia of Typefaces, 1960-90. by Lawrence W. Wallis. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990. This is an encyclopedia of typeface specimens of a particular period and scope. Location: Referene Collection, First Floor, Call Number: REF Z250.W238.
  • Prentice Hal Graphic Communications Dictionary. by Daniel J. Lyons. Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2000. This work is a guide through the words we use and misuse in nearly all areas of graphics, with delineation for the multiple definitions. A valuable resource for both veterans of the industry and students of any area of graphic communications. Location: Reference Collection, First Floor, Call Number: REF Z118.L96.
  • TypEncyclopedia. by Frank J. Romano. R. R. Bowker. 1984. This book is a user's guide to better typography. Location: Reference Collection, First Floor, Call Number: REF Z253.R74.


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Internet Websites

  • All Graphic Design. Graphic Design Resources Directory is a Graphic Design Portal with Graphics Resources and Desktop Publishing Directory of DTP resources including Graphic Design Image Editing Shareware, Graphic Design Message Boards, and much more.
  • Arcadia Animations. This site contains over 550 royalty-free animated GIFs and backgrounds, all with thumbnail images. These resources are divided into various categories such as animals, cartoons, logos, text, backgrounds, and are available for downloading. There is also a section called the 'Animation Factory', which contains free animations, web graphics, and clip art items, again divided into various categories.
  • BigNoseBird. This site has information for creating and maintaining web sites. There are over 200 pages of original tutorial covering a wide range of subjects and including free scripts and graphics. There is a section on web development issues containing news and updates, and a section on coordinated graphics sets which contains free image sets to give a uniform look to web pages and are available for downloading. A free graphics section has icons, buttons, backgrounds, bullets, and there is a section on HTML tricks, JavaScript tricks, navigation tutorials, and image maps tutorials. Other sections include a design and style section containing advice and hints, and a website management section, and a resource links and tools section.
  • Communications Arts. An extensive online resource for creative professionals to enhance their work and careers and a catalyst for bringing community to visual communicators around the world.
  • Computer Graphics World Magazine. Explores visual computing techniques and innovations including 3D modeling, animation, visualization, rendering, simulation and applications such as MCAD/CAM/CAE for engineers, designers and animators. Brings you daily updates and news in the related industries as well as access to five yeas of editorial features.
  • Design and Publishing Center. The online Center for Visual Communications: graphics, writing, typography, printing, publishing, advertising, printing, publishing, advertising, signs, displays, and anyone involved in the design and publishing fields.
  • Design, Type and Graphics. Design, Typography & Graphics with tips and tricks for design, printing, photography and publishing of all kinds.
  • Dezine Cafe. This site is the internet hangout for graphic designers. This site bills itself as a place for conversation, inspiration, and food for thought.
  • Dmitry's Design Lab. These articles written by Dmitry Kirsanov are for everyone interested in the important basics of design proper---design as art and science. Such design essentials as color, fonts, shape, texture, dynamism, the principles of using artwork, photography, and animation, plus some more specific issues such as web site navigation or logo design, are treated in detail and illustrated by case web design projects.
  • Graphic Arts Monthly. This magazine covers the printing and graphic arts industries, news and trends in printing technology and graphic arts products and services. Covers new product announcements, industry news, event calendar, and includes a searchable database of editorial articles.
  • Graphic Design Resources. Sponsored by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen. This site contains links to a variety of interesting graphic arts websites.
  • PrintUSA. Site features free printing quotes from multiple vendors, useful information on graphics and printing services, classified Printing Equipment Wanted and Printing Equipment For Sale ads plus web addresses of printers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Hosts printing industry web sites.
  • TypoFile. This site is about the use of type and typography, and contains a number of articles about type-related issues. There is a new typefaces section, and a tutorial covering the choosing and using of typefaces. A technology section contains software reviews, there is a list of type foundries, an opinion section with articles, articles about web fonts, and articles about other type-related subjects.


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Gloria Beck, Government Documents Librarian, updated 10-03-05.