Introduction

The Artworks section is the heart of your Artshell account. Here, you can archive an unlimited number of artworks in multiple languages, along with all the details and images you require. When you first log in to Artshell, it's normal to see this section empty.

In this article, you'll find an overview of the elements within the Artworks section, including a detailed guide to the icons, an example of an artwork tab, and links to helpful resources.

Elements of the Artwork section

	The Artworks heading in the top left displays the number of artworks uploaded to Artshell.
	Use the search lens to look for keywords within the artwork tabs or perform a more complex search using operators.
	The sorting function allows you to sort your artworks based on criteria such as Artwork ID, date modified, price, etc. See more in the section below in this article.
	The Select function enables you to select artworks. See more in the section below in this article.
	The  symbol allows you to add new artworks..

Sort and Select functions

Sorting

By default, the artworks section is sorted alphabetically by the surname (or pseudonym, if present) of the artist who created the artwork. You can change how the artworks are ordered by clicking the  icon and choosing from the options provided:

• Artist (Surname or Pseudonym)
• Artwork ID
• Edited Date
• Creation Date
• Status
• Title
• Year
• Price

Each of these criteria can be ordered in Ascending (A-Z) or Descending (Z-A) order, according to your preference.

Select

Understanding the Select function is very important, especially if you want to export or share your artworks.

With Artshell, you can choose to select some of your artworks using the  icon or select all of them with the  icon that appears immediately after clicking the  icon.

You can choose to view only the selected artworks, change their order, or deselect them.

Here is a brief summary demonstration:

Import or add artworks

You have several ways to populate your artwork section, all depending on the size of your collection or archive.

If your collection consists of only a few items, you can read the article Add, edit, or delete an Artwork and begin uploading your pieces manually. 

However, if you want to upload a large number of artworks, we recommend choosing one of these two options:

• • Request our Concierge Service: If your archive is particularly extensive and not yet digitalized, you can rely on our team of experts who will handle the import for you. Click here to find out more about the Concierge Service.
  • Request the Data Migration Service: This option is for you if you have an artwork archive that is already digitalized (for example, within another digital system). Contact our Sales team to learn more.
  • Use advanced import: A tool that allows you to import your artworks independently by uploading an Excel file. Click here to read the dedicated article on advanced import.

The artwork tab

Below, you can see an example of an artwork card with some information filled in. To view all the fields within the artwork card, please refer to the article Add, edit, or delete an artwork.

	The Details drop-down menu includes additional content associated with your artwork card, such as: Media Documents Files Online
	This icon allows you to enter edit mode and modify the artwork tab.
	Click this icon to delete the artwork tab.
	Use the drop-down menu to view the artwork tab in other languages. Currently, automatic content translation isn't active, so please ensure you enter the information in each desired language.
	Click the X to close the artwork tab.
	Questa icona di permette di visualizzare l'immagine dell'opera più grande all'interno della scheda.
	Qui invece hai un accesso veloce ai Media collegati alla scheda opera selezionata.
	This feature lets you track the history of changes to certain artwork's data over time.

What can I do with my artworks?

1. Organization: Using Tags and Lists, Artshell allows you to structure your database with maximum flexibility. 
2. Export: Share perfectly laid-out PDF documents with the details you want for one or more artworks. Alternatively, you can choose to export in other formats: create QR Codes, Labels, Consignment notes, and much more.
3. Share: Add your artworks within newsletters or insights.
4. App Preview: Show artworks live to your clients in an elegant digital catalogue, even from tablets and smartphones.

Conclusions

Now that you have the basic information in the Artworks section, read the following articles to start populating your archive:

• How to add, edit or delete an artwork