Walsh Gallery Art & Artifacts Collections
Objects in Scholarship
- Looted Antiquities, Art Museums and Restitution in the United States since 1970 by Laetitia La FolletteFollowing U.S. Government policies for international heritage protection, this research looks at the legislation in place for protecting the heritage of Native Americans.
- Renewing the ‘Special Relationship’ and Rethinking the Return of Cultural Property: The Netherlands and Indonesia, 1949–79 by Cynthia ScottThis research looks at the UNESCO's role in mediating the return of artifacts and objects from former colonial powers.
- Ethnic museum public relations: Cultural diplomacy and cultural intermediaries in the digital age by Melissa A. Johnson & William SinkLooking at the relationships between ethnic museums and those ethnic groups, this research focuses on cultural diplomacy.
- Rethinking cultural diplomacy: The cultural diplomacy of New Zealand, the Canadian Federation and Quebec* by Simon L. MarkCultural diplomacy, defined here as the deployment of a state's culture in support of its foreign policy goals or diplomacy, is focused on here in relations to the Canadian Federation, Quebec, and New Zealand.
Selected Objects
Morimoto Kawaracho, “The Great War Between Japan and China”
The first Sino-Japanese War (1894 – 95) was a conflict between the Qing dynasty of China and the Empire of Japan primarily over influence in the Korean peninsula. Though foreign observers had predicted an easy victory for China, the Japanese triumphed, marking their emergence as a world power. Gift of Dr. Henry D. Rosin
79.2.20
Peter Turnley, “The War in Iraq, Near Basra, Iraq”
French and American photographer Peter Turnley has documented many world conflicts. He is interested recording the realities of war, noting that the news does not address the human consequences of war. This image from the Gulf War, showing a solider wielding a machine gun near a child, poignantly documents these brutal realities. Gift of Tony Distefano
2017.04.0012
Benito Mussolini Ethiopian War Speech Scarf WWII
This scarf contains the text of three speeches given during the second Italian invasion of Ethiopia (1935 – 1937) by the Italian Prime Minister and founder of the Fascist Party. The first speech announces the invasion of Ethiopia, the second – its annexation, and the third - the occupation of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. Gift of Ruth Bystrom
2018.06.0002
Peter Turnley, “Nelson Mandela, Soccer City, Stadium Soweto, South Africa, 1992”
Nelson Mandela was the first black head of state in South Africa, as well as its first democratically elected president. An attorney and anti-apartheid revolutionary, he was arrested many times – spending over 27 years in jail for offenses including treason, protesting, and ties to the African National Congress (ANC) and the Pan Africanist Congress. Gift of Kevin and Delia Willsey
2019.02.0007
Vesna Pavlovic - Yugoslavia Hall, "Kompozicija 75-Vrt" Mateja Rodici. Inside the Federal Executive Council Building, Belgrade, Serbia”
Pavlovic grew up on the former Yugoslavia in an era she describes as “burdened with photographic representation of socialist propaganda.” Her photographs reveal the inconsistencies of cultural histories which are fabricated to suit official accounts. In doing so, she exposes “the friction between personal and political narratives” and the divides between individual recollections compared to government accounts of events. Gift of Tony Distefano
2019.03.0002
Peter Turnley, “Mother with her baby, Guizhou Province, China, 1997”
Rich in raw materials, the Guizhou region of China fueled the country’s industrial development, though it remains impoverished. The main industries in Guizhou are timber, forestry, energy and mining though the country is trying to redevelop the area as a technology hub. Guizhou is experiencing numerous environmental challenges, such as desertification and water shortages. Gift of Kevin and Delia Willsey
2019.02.0023
Copyright
Many artistic works are protected by copyright and have to be cleared by the creator’s estate for high quality images. In order to obtain permission to use high-quality images, you must reach out to the creator’s estate, or potentially the photographer of the piece. Walsh Gallery adheres to the Association of Art Museum Directors Guidelines For The Use Of Copyrighted Materials And Works Of Art By Museums linked below. If you have done your due diligence, the likelihood of having an issue with copyright is lower, but not impossible. You can still use a piece in your research with a low-quality thumbnail or by describing the artwork. It is vital to cite your sources as well! See below for assistance with citations.
- Association of Art Museum Directors "Guidelines For The Use Of Copyrighted Materials And Works Of Art By Museums"This document delves into the due diligence needed to use art, artifacts, and works from museums and galleries in research.
Citation
MLA
- MLA Style Guide for Artworks Viewed Firsthand or OnlineThis guide, created by the Modern Language Association of America (MLA), notes where in the latest MLA Handbook one can find how to cite an image viewed firsthand or online as well as what that type of citation looks like. This is handy if you are looking at individual artworks and artifacts versus an exhibition or piece of writing.
- MLA Style Guide for Museum ExhibitionsAlso from MLA, this page describes what a citation of an exhibition looks like in MLA Style.
- MLA Style Guide for Artworks From an ExhibitionAlso from MLA, this page describes what a citation of an artwork that is part of an exhibition looks like in MLA Style. Sometimes, the artwork being part of an exhibition is an important part of its context, so it is important to note this when citing these pieces as a source.
APA
- Purdue Online Writing Lab Citing Audiovisual MediaThe Purdue Online Writing Lab is a great one-stop shop for all citations pertaining to APA. This guide below covers artworks of many kinds, from audiovisual media to photographic works not in a museum collection to podcasts.
- APA Style Guide for Artwork ReferencesFrom APA Style, hosted by the APA organization, this guide shows you how to cite an artwork in a museum or on their website, an art exhibition as a whole, and an informational museum plaque. This is a great guide for citing all the aspects of art.
Chicago Style - Author-Date
- West Virginia University Guide on How to Cite ArtworksThis guide from West Virginia University Libraries shows how to cite artworks produced in print (in a museum) as well as on the web (in a virtual exhibition potentially, or collection). Both citation types are helpful for anyone looking to cite artwork.
- West Virginia University Guide Citing Audio/Video ResourcesThis guide is broken down into sections from sound recordings to tv & video.
Chicago Style- Footnote/Endnote
- Dickinson College Guide for Art & Art History: Citing Images in Chicago StyleThis guide assists with citing artworks in footnote/endnote style and the bibliography.
- Fairfield University DiMenna-Nyselius Library Guide for Chicago Notes-Bibliography - Images or AdvertisementThis guide illustrates how to cite images or advertisements in research.
- Fairfield University DiMenna-Nyselius Library Guide for Chicago Notes-Bibliography - Audio/VideoThis guide illustrates how to cite audio/video sources.
How to Cite Social Media
The Seton Hall University Blog is a great resource as well for research, linked here, the curators of the gallery feature objects of the week, announcements for exhibitions both online and in person, and so much more.
- American University Social Media Citation GuideThere are many Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr accounts that use pieces that users have digitized and reproduced for the public. When using these types of pieces it is important to cite them differently from an archive or special collection. The guide below covers this extensively.
- Bibliography.com Guide to Citing a BlogTo cite blogs, Bibliography.com has a great guide on how to use any of the three styles above to cite a blogpost.