ARTSTOR

ARTstor is a continually expanding image database covering architecture, painting, photography, sculpture, decorative arts, and design.  ARTstor's software tools allow the viewing and analyzing of images through features such as zooming and panning, saving groups of images online for personal or shared uses, and creating and delivering both online and offline presentations.  

Having trouble? Check the following if ARTstor is not working properly:

• A high-speed internet connection (not a dial-up connection);
• Java version 1.3 or later1 installed on your browser (Mac users accessing ARTstor through Innovative Proxy must have Java version 1.5 or later). (Find out what version of Java you have);
• Flash Player version 6.0 or later installed (Learn how to install Flash Player);
• Pop-up blockers are either disabled or configured to allow pop-up windows from www.artstor.org. (Learn how to disable pop-up blockers);
• Cookies are enabled in your browser (Learn more about cookies);
• Monitor resolution is set at 1280 x 1024 pixels or higher (Learn more about screen settings);
• Screen colors are set to True Color (32 bit) or better (Learn more about screen settings).

Connecting from Home

It is easier if you first register for ARTstor using a campus computer. Then you will be able to access ARTstor from any computer for 120 days. Otherwise use the VPN client

Instructor Privileges
Faculty are able to create class folders so that students can review images at any time. For access to create course folders, email elizabeth.meyer@uc.edu for the required password.

Online Training

Instructional videos

ARTstor online instructional video series: "ARTstor in 3 Minutes" introduces users to basic features and functions of the ARTstor Digital Library. Videos are available for both the new and legacy versions of the Library Online Help, YouTube and TeacherTube.

Live individual sessions

ARTstor hosts live online training sessions on all aspects of using ARTstor complete listing of online sessions.

Contact elizabeth.meyer@uc.edu for more information.