Abstract
Discusses what is known of the information-seeking and information-using behavior of artists, particularly in the applied arts, and art historians. Points out the strong need for visual, as well as textual, information in art. Reviews the particular problems inherent in obtaining visual information, including the variety of information represented by an image, and the technological complexities of storng and retrieving visual information. Discusses the current solutions to these problems, both technological and intellectual, and how to make the best use of these solutions. Discusses the role of the reference librarian in matching artists and art historians with the visual information that they need.
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