Credo is an academic alternative to Wikipedia. It includes a topic pages with mind maps (example: Spain) and specialized entries from several encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources (example: Velázquez, Diego Rodríguez de Silva (1599 - 1660) in The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Art & Artists).
The databases featured in this box are particularly useful for this class. You can learn more about databases on the Research Hub's Database tab.
Find all our databases at Databases A-Z.
Think about keywords related to your topic to start your search in the library's WorldCat catalog. When you find a good item, try the subject links to lead to more resources on the topic.
Try some of these subject headings in WorldCat:
Painting, Spanish 17th century | Art and society | Velázquez, Diego 1599-1660 | Portrait painting, Renaissance | Philip IV, King of Spain, 1605-1665 Art patronage | Painting, Baroque | Catholic church | Museo del Prado
Access articles via the Databases A-Z page. If off campus, you'll need to log in with your SUEID.
Remember to consider whether your article is scholarly or popular- consult this chart or a librarian for help.