# Search Cover Art Archive

This function is used to search for artwork from the Cover Art Archive which is MusicBrainz's primary source for artwork.

The function is different from other artwork functions as it is based on MusicBrainz Ids. The MusicBrainz database contains releases (albums) and release groups which are logical entities which might represent multiple releases of the same album. Yate will search both resources.

You specify which artwork types you'd like to import. A description of the MuscicBrainz Cover Art / Types can be viewed at the following link:

MusicBrainz Cover/ Art Types.

The Main Front item is a Front item which is tagged as the main or typical front item.

The Main Back item is a Back item which is tagged as the main or typical back item.

It is possible that more than one item of a particular type may be imported.

The following function variants are available:

Search for Album Cover at Cover Art Archive
  Only search for Main Front items.
Search Cover Art Archive...
  This method allows you to specify what types of artwork should be downloaded.