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Art Resources: Finding Images on JSTOR

Help with finding the images and information you need for homework and projects in art and art history.

Searching for and Saving Images

Using JSTOR to Find and Save ImagesWhen you search JSTOR you can choose to search all kinds of content or just for image content

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arrow - iconsdb.com Begin with the Image tab on any search box on JSTOR

arrow - iconsdb.com Choose broad search terms to capture unexpected relevant images

arrow - iconsdb.com Refine results with the sidebar to browse as you narrow your search results

 

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Searching and saving images on JSTOR

Explore two ways to save what you find on JSTOR. (2 minutes)

You can search just for images by choosing the image tab of the search box on any page on JSTOR.

To save from the item page, use the Save button just after the Share button to save it to your Workspace.

On the image results page, you can save images in bulk from the thumbnail view by hovering over an image and choosing the check box. You can repeat that action of hover and select for several items. When you are ready, click on the save button after the cite button at the top of the page.

Refining image search results on JSTOR

Learn how to quickly narrow your search scope to fine just what you need without leaving the search results page! (1 minute)

After conducting a broad image search on JSTOR.org, it’s possible to narrow your search from the search results page with the Refine Results sidebar. You can refine by:

  • an added key word
  • image resolution
  • a specific date range
  • image classification
  • geography
  • collection

Refine by Image Resolution

Choosing to refine your search or browse results by image resolution allows you to more quickly choose the ideal image. (30 seconds)

Tips:

Use high resolution for capturing detail or projecting on a very large screen. Lower resolutions often unearth historical or archival images for research or to support teaching.

         

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