This new database is being made available to RISD library free of charge as part of its promotion until June 2010.
Access Cinema Image Gallery on the risd library website under Resources:
Resources > All Resources
and
Resources > Images
The Cinema Image Gallery is one of the world’s finest and most comprehensive online collections of still images from movies, television and the entertainment industry. It presents the history of movie-making, still images of films in production, directors working on-set with the stars, set, costume and production design, as well as, hair and make-up shots and rare behind-the-scenes material. Cinema Image Gallery also offers an extensive TV stills archive, covering comedies, dramas, series, TV movies, game shows and thousands of pictures of the stars in this medium. Cinema Image Gallery includes over 150,000 superior-quality images, along with a treasure-trove of over 4,000 poster art and lobby cards used to promote the movies. Images can be downloaded for educational use.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Midnight Hours - December 2009
The Library will be open until Midnight on the following days:
Sunday, December 6
Monday, December 7
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
Thursday, December 10
Sunday, December 13
Sunday, December 6
Monday, December 7
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
Thursday, December 10
Sunday, December 13
Sunday, November 15, 2009
SAHARA Landscape Design, Architecture, & Built Environment Collection in ARTstor
Access ARTstor from the library's website, Images page: library.risd.edu > Resources > Images
Approximately 9,000 images of architecture, landscape design, and the built environment from the Society of Architectural Historians' (SAH) SAHARA project are now available in ARTstor. SAHARA (Society of Architectural Historians Architecture Resources Archive) is a community-built archive of digital images for teaching and research in the field of architectural history. SAH members, including scholars, architects, historic preservationists, and students, upload their own built environment images to SAHARA to be shared with the Society. The SAHARA collection in ARTstor consists of photographs that have been peer-reviewed by the SAHARA editorial board for their photographic quality and the accuracy of their descriptive information. Additional images will be added to the ARTstor Digital Library as the SAHARA archive grows over time.
Related collections:
* QTVR Panoramas of World Architecture (Columbia University)
* Contemporary Architecture, Urban Design; and Public Art (ART on FILE)
* Ralph Lieberman: Architectural Photography
* Ezra Stoller Archive (Esto)
* Wayne Andrews: Architecture (Esto)
* The Museum of Modern Art: Architecture and Design
Approximately 9,000 images of architecture, landscape design, and the built environment from the Society of Architectural Historians' (SAH) SAHARA project are now available in ARTstor. SAHARA (Society of Architectural Historians Architecture Resources Archive) is a community-built archive of digital images for teaching and research in the field of architectural history. SAH members, including scholars, architects, historic preservationists, and students, upload their own built environment images to SAHARA to be shared with the Society. The SAHARA collection in ARTstor consists of photographs that have been peer-reviewed by the SAHARA editorial board for their photographic quality and the accuracy of their descriptive information. Additional images will be added to the ARTstor Digital Library as the SAHARA archive grows over time.
Related collections:
* QTVR Panoramas of World Architecture (Columbia University)
* Contemporary Architecture, Urban Design; and Public Art (ART on FILE)
* Ralph Lieberman: Architectural Photography
* Ezra Stoller Archive (Esto)
* Wayne Andrews: Architecture (Esto)
* The Museum of Modern Art: Architecture and Design
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Top Reference Books 2009
1. Dictionary of the Middle Ages (REF. D 114.D526)
This 13 vol. set is a comprehensive dictionary and encyclopedia covering all aspects of the Middle Ages (AD 500-1500). Entries vary from concise definitions of terms, to brief biographies of individuals, to in-depth topical essays. Bibliographies to further sources are included for each entry. Volume 13 is a detailed index to the set. Maps and black and white illustrations supplement the text.
2. New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (REF. ML 100.N48 1992)
This 20 vol. set covers all aspects of the history of music, musicians, composers and instruments from earliest times to the 20th century. The coverage is international in scope and topical entries are in-depth. Each entry is accompanied by bibliographies, many of which are extensive. The set is liberally illustrated with black and white illustrations.
3. Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture (REF. N 6260.G75 2009)
This 3 vol. set covers 14 centuries of Islamic art and architecture, from the rise of Islam in the 7th century to the present day. Covers all countries where Islam had an influence, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and west, central and south Asia. The information has been drawn from the original 34 vol. Dictionary of Art to make it more readily accessible, but has also been enhanced to reflect new scholarship in the field. Entries are scholarly, in-depth, and accompanied by bibliographies, as well as many illustrations, maps and some plans. Each volume includes a section of color plates.
4. Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques (REF. N 8510.G76 2008)
This encyclopedia provides concise definitions as well as in-depth coverage and history of materials and methods used by artists from ancient times through the 21st century. It is a helpful guide for understanding the properties of artists’ materials. Images and bibliographies are included.
5. U-X-L Graphic Novelists (REF. NC 1305.P46 2007)
This 3 vol. biographical dictionary provides extensive entries for seventy five notable people involved in the creation of graphic novels. Coverage is international in scope. Each entry provides an in-depth biography, a list of the creator’s best known works with the year published, examples of their work and bibliographies which include websites in addition to articles and books for further sources of information.
6. Korean Motifs (REF. NK 1484.6.A1K67 1986)
This 10 vol. set is a visual inspiration of pattern designs which may be applied in myriad ways. The designs are divided thematically: v.1. Geometric patterns--v.2. Floral patterns--v.3. Tokkaebi (sprites)--v.4. Cloud patterns--v.5.Yin and Yang patterns--v.6. Lotus patterns--v.7. Dragons--v.8. Vine patterns--v.9. Masks--v.10. Trees. Though the designs are representative of Asian patterns, they truly are universal in nature and would appeal to designers in general.
7. The Compendium Finale of Contemporary Jewellers, 2008 (REF. NK 7300.7.C6 2009)
This mammoth 2 vol. set is a visual feast of 21st century jewellery design. The work of 1,044 contemporary designers from 54 different countries is highlighted. Vol. 1 begins with an overview of the individual schools offering programs in jewellery and metal-smithing (RISD of course, included). Entries for the designers are listed in alphabetical order. Each includes a photo of the artist, a brief cv and several color images of their designs.
8. Atlas of Fashion Designers (TT 507.E24 2008)
This volume highlights 69 of the top designers in fashion today representing 32 different nationalities. The coverage is truly international, reaching beyond the traditional fashion hubs of London, Paris, New York, and Milan. Each entry includes biographical information and several color images of each designer’s work. The entries also include a set of six questions which have been asked of each designer, and their response.
This 13 vol. set is a comprehensive dictionary and encyclopedia covering all aspects of the Middle Ages (AD 500-1500). Entries vary from concise definitions of terms, to brief biographies of individuals, to in-depth topical essays. Bibliographies to further sources are included for each entry. Volume 13 is a detailed index to the set. Maps and black and white illustrations supplement the text.
2. New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (REF. ML 100.N48 1992)
This 20 vol. set covers all aspects of the history of music, musicians, composers and instruments from earliest times to the 20th century. The coverage is international in scope and topical entries are in-depth. Each entry is accompanied by bibliographies, many of which are extensive. The set is liberally illustrated with black and white illustrations.
3. Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture (REF. N 6260.G75 2009)
This 3 vol. set covers 14 centuries of Islamic art and architecture, from the rise of Islam in the 7th century to the present day. Covers all countries where Islam had an influence, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and west, central and south Asia. The information has been drawn from the original 34 vol. Dictionary of Art to make it more readily accessible, but has also been enhanced to reflect new scholarship in the field. Entries are scholarly, in-depth, and accompanied by bibliographies, as well as many illustrations, maps and some plans. Each volume includes a section of color plates.
4. Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques (REF. N 8510.G76 2008)
This encyclopedia provides concise definitions as well as in-depth coverage and history of materials and methods used by artists from ancient times through the 21st century. It is a helpful guide for understanding the properties of artists’ materials. Images and bibliographies are included.
5. U-X-L Graphic Novelists (REF. NC 1305.P46 2007)
This 3 vol. biographical dictionary provides extensive entries for seventy five notable people involved in the creation of graphic novels. Coverage is international in scope. Each entry provides an in-depth biography, a list of the creator’s best known works with the year published, examples of their work and bibliographies which include websites in addition to articles and books for further sources of information.
6. Korean Motifs (REF. NK 1484.6.A1K67 1986)
This 10 vol. set is a visual inspiration of pattern designs which may be applied in myriad ways. The designs are divided thematically: v.1. Geometric patterns--v.2. Floral patterns--v.3. Tokkaebi (sprites)--v.4. Cloud patterns--v.5.Yin and Yang patterns--v.6. Lotus patterns--v.7. Dragons--v.8. Vine patterns--v.9. Masks--v.10. Trees. Though the designs are representative of Asian patterns, they truly are universal in nature and would appeal to designers in general.
7. The Compendium Finale of Contemporary Jewellers, 2008 (REF. NK 7300.7.C6 2009)
This mammoth 2 vol. set is a visual feast of 21st century jewellery design. The work of 1,044 contemporary designers from 54 different countries is highlighted. Vol. 1 begins with an overview of the individual schools offering programs in jewellery and metal-smithing (RISD of course, included). Entries for the designers are listed in alphabetical order. Each includes a photo of the artist, a brief cv and several color images of their designs.
8. Atlas of Fashion Designers (TT 507.E24 2008)
This volume highlights 69 of the top designers in fashion today representing 32 different nationalities. The coverage is truly international, reaching beyond the traditional fashion hubs of London, Paris, New York, and Milan. Each entry includes biographical information and several color images of each designer’s work. The entries also include a set of six questions which have been asked of each designer, and their response.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
RISD Museum Objects Research Guide
Use this RISD Museum Object Research Guide to locate information on objects in the museum collection. The guide also covers researching objects from other museums.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Digital Dutch Picture Books
Browse or search the Memory of the Netherlands' digital collection of Dutch Picture Books 1810-1950
London Review of Books turns 30!
The London Review of Books celebrates its 30th year by making its entire archive accessible online to subscribers.
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