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Before diving into category-specific sources, here are some broad platforms where you can search for public domain images across all these topics: | Before diving into category-specific sources, here are some broad platforms where you can search for public domain images across all these topics: | ||
* ''' | * '''Wikimedia Commons''' (commons.wikimedia.org): A vast repository of freely usable images, many in the public domain or under Creative Commons licenses. Search by keyword (e.g., "bishop," "church," "saint") and filter for public domain using the "License" filter. | ||
* ''' | * '''Flickr Commons''' (www.flickr.com/commons): Offers public domain images from institutions like museums and libraries. Search terms like "church" or "saint" often yield historical images. | ||
* ''' | * '''Pexels''' ([https://Www.pexels.com www.pexels.com]) and '''Pixabay''' ([https://Www.pixabay.com www.pixabay.com]): Both provide images under Creative Commons Zero (CC0), meaning they are free for any use without attribution. These are good for generic or symbolic images (e.g., churches, landscapes for populated places). | ||
* ''' | * '''Public Domain Review''' ([https://Publicdomainreview.org publicdomainreview.org]): Curates high-quality public domain images, especially for historical and religious topics like saints or churches. | ||
* ''' | * '''eCatholic''' ([https://Www.ecatholic.com www.ecatholic.com]): Offers a library of nearly 200 high-quality Catholic-themed images free for dioceses, parishes, and non-profits. Bloggers can purchase royalty-free downloads. | ||
* ''' | * '''LiturgyTools.net''' ([https://Www.liturgytools.net www.liturgytools.net]): Provides a curated list of sources for copyright-free religious images, including clip art and liturgical-themed drawings, some tied to the Catholic liturgical calendar. | ||
=== Category-Specific Guidance === | === Category-Specific Guidance === | ||
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** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Search for maps or flags of administrative subdivisions (e.g., "California counties map"). Many maps created by users are public domain or CC0. | ** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Search for maps or flags of administrative subdivisions (e.g., "California counties map"). Many maps created by users are public domain or CC0. | ||
** ''' | ** '''OpenStreetMap''' ([https://Www.openstreetmap.org www.openstreetmap.org]): Provides freely usable map data, which can be used to create public domain images of administrative boundaries. | ||
** ''' | ** '''Library of Congress''' ([https://Www.loc.gov www.loc.gov]): Offers historical maps of regions, many of which are public domain. Use the "No known restrictions" filter. | ||
* '''Tips''': Look for terms like "map of [region]" or "[country] administrative divisions." Verify that images are explicitly marked as public domain. | * '''Tips''': Look for terms like "map of [region]" or "[country] administrative divisions." Verify that images are explicitly marked as public domain. | ||
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** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Search for portraits of historical bishops (e.g., "Bishop Augustine"). Older images (pre-1923) are typically public domain. | ** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Search for portraits of historical bishops (e.g., "Bishop Augustine"). Older images (pre-1923) are typically public domain. | ||
** '''Flickr Commons''': Institutions like the British Museum may have historical portraits or engravings of bishops. | ** '''Flickr Commons''': Institutions like the British Museum may have historical portraits or engravings of bishops. | ||
** ''' | ** '''Catholic-Hierarchy.org''' ([https://Www.catholic-hierarchy.org www.catholic-hierarchy.org]): While primarily a database, it may link to public domain images of bishops. | ||
* '''Tips''': Focus on historical bishops, as modern photographs are less likely to be public domain. Use terms like "portrait of [bishop’s name]." | * '''Tips''': Focus on historical bishops, as modern photographs are less likely to be public domain. Use terms like "portrait of [bishop’s name]." | ||
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** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Offers public domain flags, maps, and historical images of countries (e.g., "France flag"). | ** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Offers public domain flags, maps, and historical images of countries (e.g., "France flag"). | ||
** ''' | ** '''CIA World Factbook''' ([https://Www.cia.gov www.cia.gov]): Provides public domain maps and flags for countries. | ||
** '''Library of Congress''': Historical images of countries, such as landscapes or cultural symbols, often public domain. | ** '''Library of Congress''': Historical images of countries, such as landscapes or cultural symbols, often public domain. | ||
* '''Tips''': Use terms like "[country] flag" or "[country] map." Most national symbols are public domain, but check for modern designs. | * '''Tips''': Use terms like "[country] flag" or "[country] map." Most national symbols are public domain, but check for modern designs. | ||
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** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Limited images, but some historical logos or event photos for groups like Knights of Columbus may be public domain. | ** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Limited images, but some historical logos or event photos for groups like Knights of Columbus may be public domain. | ||
** ''' | ** '''USCCB Website''' ([https://Www.usccb.org www.usccb.org]): May have images related to lay organizations like Catholic Extension or Knights of Peter Claver, though not always public domain. Check licensing. | ||
* '''Tips''': Images for lay organizations are less common in the public domain. Search for historical materials or contact organizations directly for permission. | * '''Tips''': Images for lay organizations are less common in the public domain. Search for historical materials or contact organizations directly for permission. | ||
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** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Search for illuminated manuscripts or historical prayer books (e.g., "Book of Hours"). Pre-1923 religious art is often public domain. | ** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Search for illuminated manuscripts or historical prayer books (e.g., "Book of Hours"). Pre-1923 religious art is often public domain. | ||
** '''LiturgyTools.net''': Offers public domain images tied to prayers or liturgical themes. | ** [https://LiturgyTools.net '''LiturgyTools.net''':] Offers public domain images tied to prayers or liturgical themes. | ||
** ''' | ** '''Metropolitan Museum of Art''' ([https://Www.metmuseum.org www.metmuseum.org]): Provides public domain images of religious art, including prayer scenes. | ||
* '''Tips''': Use terms like "prayer manuscript" or "rosary art." Focus on historical religious art for public domain content. | * '''Tips''': Use terms like "prayer manuscript" or "rosary art." Focus on historical religious art for public domain content. | ||
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** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Images of religious order symbols, habits, or historical figures (e.g., "Franciscan habit"). | ** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Images of religious order symbols, habits, or historical figures (e.g., "Franciscan habit"). | ||
** '''Flickr Commons''': Historical photos of monks, nuns, or order-related buildings. | ** '''Flickr Commons''': Historical photos of monks, nuns, or order-related buildings. | ||
** ''' | ** '''Vatican Archives''' ([https://Www.vatican.va www.vatican.va]): May link to images of religious orders, though licensing varies. | ||
* '''Tips''': Search by order name (e.g., "Benedictine monastery") or founder (e.g., "St. Francis of Assisi"). | * '''Tips''': Search by order name (e.g., "Benedictine monastery") or founder (e.g., "St. Francis of Assisi"). | ||
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** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Extensive collection of saint icons, statues, and paintings, many public domain (e.g., "St. Augustine painting"). | ** '''Wikimedia Commons''': Extensive collection of saint icons, statues, and paintings, many public domain (e.g., "St. Augustine painting"). | ||
** '''Metropolitan Museum of Art''': Public domain religious art featuring saints. | ** '''Metropolitan Museum of Art''': Public domain religious art featuring saints. | ||
** ''' | ** '''Cathopic''' ([https://Www.cathopic.com www.cathopic.com]): Catholic-themed images, some free for non-commercial use. | ||
* '''Tips''': Search by saint name (e.g., "St. Teresa of Avila") or "saint icon." Pre-1923 artwork is typically public domain. | * '''Tips''': Search by saint name (e.g., "St. Teresa of Avila") or "saint icon." Pre-1923 artwork is typically public domain. | ||