Artists

This page links to our pages on artists, and examines ways of searching for more information.

Shared artists' studio. 1979. © Christchurch Star. CCL-StarP-01679A

If you are looking for information on a particular artist, do a subject search on the the artist’s name i.e. Rita Angus. This will lead you to all books about the artist. A keyword search will lead you to books that contain significant chapters about the artist.

For books about artists in general, try artists or search by country i.e. Artists – New Zealand – Biography.

New Zealand artists

Artists

Artist eResources

Online Resource

AHR net

Art History Research Net provides full text access to a range of late 19th and early 20th century art, architecture and design publications.

Online Resource

Find New Zealand Artists

A comprehensive index of New Zealand artist names that directs researchers to further information sources.

Online Resource

Australian Art Sales Digest

Art market information for Australian and New Zealand including past, current and forthcoming auctions, market statistics and news.

Online Resource

Carter's Price Guide to Antiques

Prices of antiquities, antiques, collectables, retro, vintage and 20th century design.

Canterbury Stories

View photos of artists in Canterbury Stories

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Interviews and biographies

Artist information on our website:

More information on artists

Our art resources page will help you track down more information on an artist. If your searching fails to provide relevant information you may need to dig a little deeper. Ask yourselves the following questions. This will take you to other areas where good lending and reference books can be found.