Fine Art: Journals & Magazines

There are two important types of journal or magazine: academic journals and professional magazines. The Library provides access to many titles of both types, in print and online.

Academic Journals

• Research articles by academics.
• Peer-reviewed for originality and contribution.
• Contain references to sources used.

Professional Magazines

• Focus on professional issues or practice.
• May contain critiques or theory. 
• Good for exhibition reviews and artist interviews.

The suggested journals above are just a selection of the many journal publications you can access. Discover the full list of journal titles here.

To widen your search use Search Plus, which will search across most of the Library's books, eBooks, and journal databases all in a single search.

Search tools for finding articles also come in two main types: Full Text or Abstract/Citation Indexes. The Library provides access to both types covering academic journals and professional magazines.

Full Text

Full Text search tools allow you to locate and read the full articles online with some also providing a read-aloud option.

Abstract/Citation Indexes

Abstract or citation indexes will only provide you with details of the volume and issue of the journal in which it was published making it easier to source the full article.