Types of Art Periodicals and Their Uses
Scholarly Journals | Trade Journals | Magazines | |
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Written for |
Researchers, professors, & students |
Professionals within that field |
General public |
Written by |
Researchers, often college professors |
Professionals within that field |
Professional writers |
Appearance |
Covers: Simpler, may use few colors |
Covers: Glossy with great photos |
Covers: Glossy with great photos Advertisements: Many |
Articles |
* are always signed. |
* might be signed. |
* might be signed. |
Used for |
Journals report scholarly research and are read by scholars and college students. They are often the basis for further scholarly research done by researchers and are used by college students doing research. |
Trade journals inform working professionals on practical information, current trends, products, and advertise conferences & workshops. They might be used in college research. Check with your professor. |
Popular magazines are written primarily for the pleasure of the general public but they can also inform and educate. They are not used college-level research papers. |
Cost |
Remarkably expensive, starts about $500.per year, obtain from a university. |
Cost varies, less expensive, part of a professional membership. |
Comparatively reasonable, subscriptions bring the cost down. |
Sample Titles |
Art Journal |
Art Education |
In Style |