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48,000 images and 6,000 on the way

March 21st, 2008

We are fast approaching 48,000 images in the AAI database and will be adding Additional Module Two (6,000 images) from the Archivision library soon. In the mean time, all the Archivision images that we have purchased are available through the Artstor interface. After you log in, the Archivision Base Module, and Additional Modules One and Two will appear in the left column of the Artstor homepage under “Institutional Collections.”


40,963 images in the AAI database

July 6th, 2007

The AAI database now stands at 40,963 images.


AAI now at 40,500!!!

June 20th, 2007

Thanks to the Archivision purchase, the Art and Architecture Images database now contains 40,500 images, 9,708 that were scanned in the VRC.


Archivision purchase online!

June 20th, 2007

Thanks to the generosity of Scott Gilchrist (owner and UO alumnus) and the Art History department, the VRC was able to purchase 22,758 digital images of architecture, sculpture and painting from Archivision Inc.  These images are now available through the Art and Architecture Images database.


AAI database at 17,087

June 15th, 2007

The Art and Architecture Images database has reached 17,087 images, 9,617 of which were scanned in the VRC.


Rome Reborn 1.0

June 12th, 2007

Researchers at the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities have virtually recreated Rome in the year 323 CE. Images, audio and video clips, papers and a bibliography are available on the website for viewing.


Artstor additions

June 4th, 2007

Artstor has several news postings regarding newly available images, including Arielle Kosloff Brodkey’s personal collection of Egyptian art images.


Images for Academic Publishing through Artstor

June 1st, 2007

Artstor has expanded the availability of images for academic publishing (indicated by the IAP button below images in Artstor) to scholars whose institutions are not subscribed to Artstor.  Read more about it in the News and Notes section.


16,816 images in the AAI database

June 1st, 2007

As of today there are 16,816 images available in the Art and Architecture Images database, 9,183 of which were scanned in the VRC.


Memorial Day Closing

May 25th, 2007

The VRC will be closed Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday.


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