Welcome to the Research Guide for ARTH 271: Art of China
Panel with Boys at Play, late 16th-early 17th century, silk and metal thread tapestry. Ming Dynasty. Via the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Just getting started? These academic art dictionary and encyclopedias are great sources for trustworthy information when first researching an artist, a medium, or a time period.
When analyzing a work of art, it's helpful to develop and apply a list of relevant questions. Consider:
Barnet's A Short Guide to Writing About Art provides many useful examples of analytical questions and is a required/recommended text for most Art History courses.
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