Penn Libraries' subscription to Artstor (PennKey login) provides access to over 300 image collections representing disciplines like fine arts and art history, architecture and interior design, landscape architecture, and anthropology and archaeology.
There are three types of collections in Artstor.
- The Artstor Digital Library (PennKey login) is an ever-growing collection of images from museums, libraries, and archives.
- Institutional Collections (PennKey login) are image groups created and maintained by the University of Pennsylvania.
- Public Collections are freely accessible, without a subscription, for viewing and download.
Artstor also provides subscribers with access to the Images for Academic Publishing (IAP) program, high resolution TIFF files free to use in scholarly publication. Be sure to follow Artstor's permitted and prohibited uses and get additional support using Artstor Guides, including about copyright.
PUBLICLY AVAILABLE IMAGES FROM PENN
Be sure to read the copyright or permitted use pages of each site and find appropriate contacts for permission to use images you find on these sites.
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OPennFind images of cultural heritage material that are in the public domain or with Creative Commons licenses.
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Penn's Digital ProjectsExplore rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and multimedia on a wide array of subjects.
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Penn Museum Digital CollectionsExplore collections information, images, archival films, and more.
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION IMAGE RESOURCES
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Oxford Art OnlineFind images of artworks, structures, and plans. Be sure to review their image policy. PennKey login.
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Associated Press (AP) ImagesBrowse one of the largest collections of imagery. Be sure to review their terms of use. PennKey login.
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AdForum.comFind information on international ad campaigns including print, magazine, and packaging.
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All Penn Libraries Image DatabasesSee all Penn Libraries databases with strong image components.