APA 7
APA 7th Edition is the most commonly used referencing style here at the University of Portsmouth. Below you will find general guidance on how to reference and cite using APA 7th Edition, as well as examples for the specific sources you are likely to use in your assignments.
Your department or lecturer may prefer you to reference sources differently from the guidance given here. Always follow the requirements of your department or lecturer.
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Use this format to reference and cite all types of museum artwork, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, drawings and installations.
Always include a description of the medium or format in square brackets after the title.
For untitled art, include a description in square brackets in place of a title.
If you have viewed the artwork online, include a URL.
Reference
Artist, Initials. (Year of creation). Title [description]. Museum name, Location. URL.
Parker, C. (1991). Cold dark matter: An exploded view [Wood, metal, plastic, ceramic, paper, textile and wire]. Tate Britain, London. https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/parker-cold-dark-matter-an-exploded-view-t06949
Millais, J. E. (1853). Effie with foxgloves in her hair [Oil painting on millboard]. Wightwick Manor, West Midlands.
In-text Citation
If you mention the title of the artwork in your sentence, use italics for this.
It can be seen that this created... (Parker, 1991)
In Effie with foxgloves in her hair Millais (1853) depicted...