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ARTStor
Documents artistic traditions from many eras and cultures. Includes architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts and design, as well as other forms of visual culture.  See Copyright and Image Use in the Artstor Digital Library.
 

  Flickr: The Commons
Part of the popular photo site Flickr, the Commons hosts photos from a variety of institutions (such as libraries, museums, and archives) that have no known copyright restrictions. Be sure to read 

Unsplash

The internet’s source of freely-usable images. Powered by creators everywhere.

Unsplash photos are made to be used freely. Our License reflects that.

• All photos can be downloaded and used for free
• Commercial and non-commercial purposes
• No permission needed (though attribution is appreciated!
• Search for content to reuse

• Browse over 500 million images, available for reuse

   Maine Public TV

Search Maine Public TV using "graphic design."  You'll find biographical videos on noted graphic designers, and film makers.

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