Themes in art
Finding works on themes
Not sure where to start?
Try some of the example searches below - limit the search to books and book chapters. These searches are broad enough to allow you to explore a wide range of themes.
Search tip: Look at the subject headings to find similar resources on a particular theme.
Explore the Library Collection
Click on one of the headings to explore Library resources relating to that theme.
art21
Art in the Twenty-First Century (art21) series
A biennial television series focusing on contemporary visual art and artists from around the world.
Artist profiles are loosely grouped by theme:
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Additional resources
Explore themes through the following sites:
- MoMA themesUnderstand and explore the big themes and related artists and works from MoMA.
- The Smithsonian American Art MuseumExplore the common themes that link artworks across time periods in American history.
- Art inspiredArt Inspired's extensive list will help you familiarize yourself with a range of different art themes.