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Codifying an artist's studio: an ontological approach for the documentation and analysis of artistic space and process

Andriana Nikolaidou

Volume 8

2023

Abstract

The studio of an artist is a complex space that contains and refl ects the individual’s artistic journey related to materiality, philosophy, inspiration and thinking. The ephemerality and variability of artists’ studios make their documentation crucial for preserving and protecting their artistic process and creation. This paper presents an ontology-based documentation framework for capturing, through interactive documentation, the Lemba Pottery studio based in Cyprus. Created by George and Sotiroula Georgiades, Lemba Pottery incorporates the traditional earthenware techniques of Lapithos with modern stoneware innovations. In order to promote a shared understanding and long-term preservation of artists’ studios, the ontology implements the CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model and Art & Architecture Thesaurus structured vocabulary created by the Getty Research Institute.

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