Digital Images
Images documenting works of art from museum collections around the world.
Over 217, 000 still images from movies, television and the entertainment industry.
ARTstor
1.5 million digital images covering all periods of art, architecture, and archeology including contemporary art & design.
COPA Pattern Archive
An archive of commercial sewing patterns from 1854 to present. For login information please contact the Reference Desk, 709-5902.
Picture Collection & Media
Use the Picture Collection Subject Index (pdf) and the Picture Collection Art File Index (pdf) to search for topics with corresponding folders.
Sample folders include:
Advertising 1920-1929
Art Deco
Costume
Fashion
Furniture 1920-1929
Magazine Covers 1920-1929
U.S. History
To find Picture Collection folders in the online catalog do an Advanced Search. Search by any field and limit the location to Picture Collection.
Videos & Dvds
Kanopy Streaming Video Collection 
Provides access to over 6,000 educational documentaries arranged by collection. Subjects include arts, business, health, media, sciences, humanities and education. Browse the Videofashion Collection (170 videos)
RISD DVDs & Videos circulate to students 3 at a time for 7 days. Videos (VHS) at the Athenaeum are available to students (DVDs can be checked out for $35 annual student membership).