The Chicago Style: A Guide to Citing Images

When citing images in an academic paper or article, it is essential to follow the correct format as specified by the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS). One common type of image that requires citation is photographs and illustrations found in books, articles, and websites. In this guide, we will explore the steps involved in citing images using the CMS style.

Example: Citing a Photograph from an Article

For example, if you are writing about a photograph published in Technology Review 110, no., you would cite it as follows:

'Saving Holland.' Technology Review 110, no. 'page number'. Photographer's name (if available).

If the photographer is not specified, omit this information.

Example: Citing an Illustration from a Book

For instance, if you are discussing an illustration found in a book by David Talbot, you would cite it as follows:

Talbot, David. Our Images & Visual Literacy guide may also be useful to you.

If the illustration has a caption, use the caption title in quotation marks with proper capitalization:

''High and Dry Concept.'' In Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, 4 (2007): 56.

* When citing images, always include the source where the image was found, such as a book, article, or website.

* If a numbered figure is given, add it after the page number.

* Add a page number where the image is found.

* Use the citation for the source and make the necessary changes to format according to CMS guidelines.

* For nontraditional sources, such as websites and online images, follow the specific formats outlined in the Chicago Manual of Style.

By following these steps and using the examples provided, you can ensure that your citations are accurate and properly formatted according to the Chicago style.

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