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Finding Reference Images

Use this research guide to find helpful reference images for your assignments.

Searching for Armor/Weapons Images

When searching for reference images of armor and weapons, remember to think critically about what keywords you are using.

Some important things to consider when brainstorming what keywords to search for armor and weapons are historical periods, geographical regions, materials, and warrior type (samurai, knight, etc.)

Library Databases

Books

Here is select list of subject headings to try searching in the Goldstein Library Catalog. You'll want to try different search terms and strategies as your research develops.

  • Armor
  • War
  • Military history
  • Weapons

Below is a small selection of books to gather reference images for weaponry and armors. Many books on weapons and armor in the collection are related to specific cultures or time periods. Helpful sections to browse for additional titles will be based on armor and weapon type. Most helpful titles will be located in the moving shelves on the 3rd Floor.