Q. I have read that if you’re using illustrations or figures you should put them in the text as close to where they are mentioned as possible. Also I was wondering how to cite the images. I just want to clarify this for my art history term paper.
A. Yes, it’s a good idea to put the images near where you discuss them—it’s a convenience to the reader. You can find advice on citing (and placing) images in the latest edition of Kate L. Turabian’s Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (which adapts Chicago style for students). See also CMOS 14.133.