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Fine Art and Curatorial Practice

A library guide to support studio practice and research in fine art and curatorial studies

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Journals and magazines

What is a journal?

  • Journals are ongoing publications also known as serials or periodicals.
  • Journals allow researchers and scholars to report their findings and ideas. Theories and ideas circulating in contemporary visual culture will be discussed in journal articles.
  • Some journals are peer-reviewed or 'refereed'. Articles in these journals have been evaluated by specialists or experts within academia and / or industry.
  • Journal articles often start with an 'abstract' - a brief summary of the article. 
  • The Monash Journals collection also includes some high-quality popular magazines, providing current information and opinions on popular topics for a non-academic audience.
  • Journal articles are often considered 'academic' or 'scholarly' sources, however magazines and 'trade journals' are usually not. You can read more about evaluating a journal article's quality on the Art, Design and Architecture Theory guide.
  • Many journals are available through Monash in electronic format, and some of these also have print copies in the Library. There are other journals which are only available in print - browse the shelves on Level 4 of the Caulfield Library's journal section.

A selection of key journals on this topic, both Australian and international, are provided below. These journals are available electronically unless otherwise stated. Some electronic journals may also be available in print.

Key databases

Research databases are organised collections of digital information that can be easily searched, such as journal articles, books, or images. Unlike a general Google search, using a database means you can be sure the information you find is high-quality and reliable. Finding 'scholarly' resources is also easier through a database. There are many different databases, which include different content. Once you choose a database, use keywords on your topic to search. Then try using the 'filter' options, such as publication date, content type, or subject area to refine your results.

Selected Websites for Printmaking

Browsing and Searching for Printmaking

The Monash libraries use the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme to organise books and journals. A call number is printed on a sticker, attached to the book's spine. It classifies an item by subject. They are used so resources on the same topic are grouped together on the shelf, which makes it easier to browse materials in the same subject area. A call number shows you the exact position of the item within the Library - each shelf has a range of numbers listed on it.

Browse the following call numbers in the Caulfield Library:

  • 686 Printing and related activities
  • 686.22 Typography
  • 686.3 Bookbinding
  • 702.81 Artists' books
  • 741.64 Illustrated books
  • 745.54 Paper work
  • 760 Graphic arts
  • 761 Relief processes
  • 763 Lithographic processes
  • 764.8 Screen printing
  • 765 Metal engraving
  • 767 Etching and drypoint
  • 769 Prints
  • 769.9 Printmakers

To find items by subject :

  1. Go to Advanced Search on the Library website
  2. Change the drop down box from 'Any field' to 'Subject'

Some example subjects you could try searching for:

  • Artists' books
  • Bookbinding
  • Book design
  • Color printing
  • Engraving
  • Etching
  • Etching technique
  • Illustrated books
  • Intaglio
  • Letterpress
  • Lithography
  • Printmakers
  • Printmakers Australia
  • Printmaking
  • Prints
  • Prints Australia
  • Prints techniques
  • Serigraphy
  • Type
  • Typography