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Directories

While the Internet has not been as well developed for art historical investigation as other subject areas, perhaps because of art history’s largely retrospective nature, directory-type information for art business and institutional listings has proliferated. The following three annual compilations represent the major print reference resources for consultation:

American Art Directory 2007-2008. (Annual) New Providence, NJ: National Register Publishing, 2007.
Covers art organizations, schools, art councils, general art information, with indexes by subject, personnel, and organization.

International Directory of Arts. (Annual), 3 vol. Munich: K.G. Saur, 2007.
Lists museums and public galleries, universities, associations, professional specialists, e.g. auctioneers, restorers, publishers, and booksellers. Vol. 3 is an index of persons in institutions and companies.

Official Museum Directory. (Annual) Washington, D.C.: American Association of Museums.
Has United States museums listings with scope and contact information.