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Citing Sources: Chicago for Art

Citing art with the CMOS

According to CMOS - Notes and Bibliography - 14.235: Citing paintings, photographs, and sculpture, the basic format for citing artworks is

list the artist,
title (in italics), and
a date of creation or completion, followed by information about the
medium and
the location of the work.
For works consulted online, add a URL.

According to CMOS - Notes and Bibliography - 14.235: Citing paintings, photographs, and sculpture, the basic format for citing artworks is

list the artist,
title (in italics), and
a date of creation or completion, followed by information about the
medium and
the location of the work.
For works consulted online, add a URL.

When citing materials provided by a museum, provide as much information as you have. Some examples of these materials:

  • Museum label
  • Wall plaque
  • Brochure
  • Exhibit catalog
  • Museum map

Source: Art FAQ: Citing Sources

Citing wall plaques, museum labels, brochures, or other museum materials

When citing materials provided by a museum, provide as much information as you have. Some examples of these materials:

  • Museum label
  • Wall plaque
  • Brochure
  • Exhibit catalog
  • Museum map

Source: Art FAQ: Citing Sources