TMC Library: Art and Design: Online Resources

About Online Resources

The library pays for you to be able to use high quality information collected together into databases. In library research, a database is where you find:

journal articles
images
films, TV and radio programmes
specialist subject information

Each database contains thousands of items which you can search simultaneously and quickly to find the most recent or most relevant information. If the database has a Search icon, you can use the library search tool to find what you need.

Remember, if you can’t find what you are searching for, ask one of the library staff, or if you would like more direct one to one support on library searching or advanced library searching, you can book an appointment with a member of the library team.

Key Online Resources

AN - Artist Information Company
Aiming to stimulate and support contemporary visual arts practice and affirm the value of artists in society.
Britannia image quest
Access to over 3 million copyright free images from 50 of the World's best collections.
VADS - Online resource for visual arts
Online access to a growing collection of visual images contributed by universities, libraries, museums and archives from across the UK, which can be used freely for educational purposes.

Interalia Magazine

The Beautiful Brain explores representations of the brain in relation to contemporary neuroscience and the influence of neuroscientific methods on the visual arts, together with questions about the nature of consciousness and altered states.

Useful Websites

Artists and Illustrators
Online version of Artists and Illustrators journal.
Artmonthly
Gives you access to articles on art news. exhibition listings, artist interviews.
Arts Council
Develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives.
Crafts Council
Providing information about contemporary crafts in the UK.
Design Museum
Explores innovation and excellence in all areas of design including industrial design, graphics and multimedia, fashion and architecture.
Manchester Art Gallery
Houses some of the most important fine and decorative art works outside London, and renowned for its 19th century British paintings.
Whitworth Gallery Manchester
An impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, with a large collection of textiles and wallpapers.

Useful Websites and Inspiration - Jewellery

Association for Contemporary Jewellery
Promoting the artform, supporting the makers and developing the audience
Blue Coat Display Centre
The Bluecoat Display Centre is a haven for enthusiasts of everything exquisite in the field of contemporary craft and design. Situated in the heart of Liverpool.
Ganoksin
The world’s largest online collection of educational materials for jewellery makers.
Klimt02
Discover art jewellery from selected
jewellers, galleries and institutions.

Useful Websites - Ceramics

Aberystwyth University Ceramic Collection & Archive
The Ceramic Collection of Aberystwyth University is one of the major collections of non-industrial ceramics in Britain. It features over 1700 pieces as evidence of the highest achievements of contemporary British and international ceramics, and is particularly noted for its early 20th century collection of studio pottery. It is supported by an active Ceramic Archive that is available to all.
Blue Coat Display Centre
The Bluecoat Display Centre in Liverpool is a haven for enthusiasts of everything exquisite in the field of contemporary craft and design.
Ceramic Review - Vimeo
Videos on ceramic art, techniques and master classes with ceramic artists.