The format used for art papers is usually either MLA or Chicago Manual of Style. For examples and explanations, below are some useful resources.
Basic information you'll need:
• Artist’s name • Title of the work • Date it was created • Repository, museum, or owner (in other words, where it is now located) • City or country of origin • Dimensions of the work • Material or medium (oil on canvas, marble, found objects, etc.)
if you copied image in a book you'll need the books's information
If you found the image online, you will need an access date & the web site address
Hard copies of the Chicago Manual, Turabian Manual for Writers, APA, MLA, and other style manuals are kept at the Research Center, Dimond Library, Level 3 (Main).
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