Images at SMCM
Using ArtSTOR
ArtSTOR images are available for SMCM faculty, staff, and students to use for non-commercial, educational purposes.
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A collection of over two million high-quality images, curated from leading museums and archives around the world. Images are rights-cleared for education and research, and include open access content and rare materials.
Finding Images
The sites below can help you find images in the public domain, licensed by creative commons, or available for educational purposes through fair use. Creators may have different policies on the use and citation of their works; it is your responsibility to follow these requirements when using images and other media.
General Images
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Creative Commons SearchCC Search is a portal that provides convenient access to search services provided by other independent organizations like Flickr, Wikimedia commons, and Google Images. CC has no control over the results that are returned.
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FreeimagesHigh quality stock photo type images. Check the Image license Agreement for terms of use - some images require creator notification or credit. Users must create an account to download images.
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Google Image searchUse advanced search or "Tools" option in Google image search to filter results by usage rights
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The Noun ProjectResource for over 150,000 modern icons. Download in PNG or SVG format. Free use with artist credit or small fee for credit free usage.
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UnsplashFree stock and art photographs available for both commercial and non-commercial uses; creator credit is requested but not required
Art and Art History
The art museums listed below provide online access to photographs, paintings, and other art and art history images. Check the museum policy for the usage rights on images and other sources before using.
Historical
The museums listed below provide digital access to images, personal documents and papers, and other archived materials. Check the museum policy for the usage rights on images and other sources before using.
Using and Citing Images
1. Check the license
Determine whether the image use falls under Creative Commons, fair use, Open Access, in the public domain, or another license. Remember creators may have specific guidelines for using their work, so be sure to follow those rules or exceptions.
2. Give credit
If the license requires giving credit to the creator, be sure to do so. Even if not required, it's a good idea to give credit--this can help your audience follow the trail to the creator to investigate their credentials or find additional works.
2. Follow citation style guidelines
For more information on citing sources, see the guide below.
