Finding and Using Primary Sources: Images & Motion Pictures

Worldwide journalistic photographs covering all periods since the early 20th century. Images are copyright protected.

This resource provides images of artworks and cultural artifacts of a wide variety of types, including paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints, furniture, textiles, ceramics, and more from around the world. The collection can be searched by creator, time period, type of work or by region of origin.
Note:The ARTstor site will be retired as of August 1, 2024. Access to ARTstor materials will be through JSTOR.

This collection includes both original archival materials and documentary streaming video on American history. Search for videos by keyword or browse by time period, subject, people, places, and more. Each video includes a full transcript, and users may create clips for use in teaching.