Britannica ImageQuest—the educational image library that provides access to over 3 million rights-cleared images not freely available on the Web—adds 20,000+ images to its inventory.
ImageQuest adds to its database hundreds of new images related to the Ukraine refugee crisis and anti-war protests, as well as two brand new collections from AGB Photo Library and Pictures From History. ImageQuest now features a total of 3,504,525 images from 65 collections.
New Collection
Pictures From History Showcases Images from Asia
An informative study on Asia’s cultural, artistic and religious diversity through historical photographs, maps, documents and artworks.
Pictures From History has been digitising images of Asia since 2010. Founded in Hong Kong and now based in Thailand, it specialises in contemporary and historical images of Asia, with subspecialties in Africa, Antiquities, Religion, Islam and the Muslim World.
Pictures From History adds 14,000 images to ImageQuest’s archive, including special image collections on Ancient Angkor, Silk Road, Mandate of Heaven: Three Thousand Years of Chinese Emperors, Islamic Science, Women in Asian History and more.
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New Collection
A Comprehensive Coverage of Brazil with AGB Photo Library
From the church spires of world-heritage listed Ouro Preto to a dusty game of soccer in Caracol, Piauí, take a visual tour of Brazil right from your library or classroom.
AGB Photo Library is a comprehensive visual library of contemporary Brazil, featuring images of the country’s cultural heritage; cuisine; nature and wildlife; industry; agriculture; geography; regions, cities, and towns; and much more.
A 100% Brazilian company, featuring works from locally-based photographers, the AGB collection provides people of all ages with an authentic look at all of Brazil, from its bustling cities to its jungles and farmlands.
Additional Updates
Ukraine Anti-war Protests and Refugee Crisis
In addition to the two new collections, this update also includes images related to Ukraine, specifically depicting the refugee crisis and anti-war protests. Find over 400 photos documenting these events under the Universal Images Group collection.
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