Digital images and art historians – <i>Compare and contrast</i> revisited

Graham, Margaret E.; Bailey, Christopher M.

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“…Studies such as Chen (2001), Graham and Bailey (2006) and Matusiak (2006) discuss the issues related to the user's search skills. Graham and Bailey (2006) note that while some of their participants (art historians) complained about the lack of access to the technology, others did not have a general understanding of how to use the available technology and worried about the learning curve. In a different study, Matusiak (2006) found that participants who are less confident with their digital search skills tend to rely on browsing functionality provided for image search than on using keyword search.…”

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“…We should note that these image types are not mutually exclusive. For example, Graham and Bailey (2006) consider images used by art historians, which we classified here as both archival or historic images and artistic images.…”

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“…For example, Hepburn & Fiscella (2006) compared sample sets of records taken from the AMICO (Art Museum Image Consortium) database. Graham and Bailey (2006) looked at images used by art historians, including images found in museum and gallery collections.…”

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A systematic literature review on image information needs and behaviors

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PurposeWith ready access to search engines and social media platforms, the way people find image information has evolved and diversified in the past two decades. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the literature on image information needs and behaviors.Design/methodology/approachFollowing an eight-step procedure for conducting systematic literature reviews, the paper presents an analysis of peer-reviewed work on image information needs and behaviors, with publications ranging from the years 1997 to 2019.FindingsApplication of the inclusion criteria led to 69 peer-reviewed works. These works were synthesized according to the following categories: research methods, users targeted, image types, identified needs, search behaviors and search obstacles. The reviewed studies show that people seek and use images for multiple reasons, including entertainment, illustration, aesthetic appreciation, knowledge construction, engagement, inspiration and social interactions. The reviewed studies also report that common strategies for image searches include keyword searches with short queries, browsing, specialization and reformulation. Observed trends suggest common deployment of query analysis, survey questionnaires and undergraduate participant pools to research image information needs and behavior.Originality/valueAt this point, after more than two decades of image information needs research, a holistic systematic review of the literature was long overdue. The way users find image information has evolved and diversified due to technological developments in image retrieval. By synthesizing this burgeoning field into specific foci, this systematic literature review provides a foundation for future empirical investigation. With this foundation set, the paper then pinpoints key research gaps to investigate, particularly the influence of user expertise, a need for more diverse population samples, a dearth of qualitative data, new search features and information and visual literacies instruction.

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“…Additionally, a standard pedagogical tool is the comparative analysis essay. In this exercise, students choose two pieces of art, often originating from differing eras or styles, and examine both the parallels and distinctions in their form, technique, and thematic content [5]. This activity prompts students to critically evaluate the influence of varying historical contexts and artistic movements on visual representation.…”

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A new canvas of learning: Enhancing formal analysis skills in AP art history through AI-generated Islamic art

Carpino,

Hutson

2024

Forum Edu. Stud.

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This study explores the use of AI art generators to enhance formal analysis skills in AP Art History students, with a focus on Islamic Art and Architecture. Students, often entering the course with high academic achievements, find the unique challenge of articulating detailed visual descriptions of artworks. The study’s approach involves using AI image-generation websites, like wepik.com, where students create AI images resembling Islamic artworks studied in class. This method aims to refine their descriptive skills, focusing on visual evidence rather than relying on identifying details. The choice of Islamic Art, markedly different from other historical periods covered in the curriculum, is intended to boost retention and learning engagement. The results show that students were more successful in describing architectural artworks compared to two-dimensional narrative pieces, with limited site access and the need for iterative description refinement being key challenges. Successful attempts were marked by precise vocabulary usage and detailed descriptions, resulting in AI images closely matching the original artworks. In contrast, less successful attempts revealed deficiencies in comprehensive and detailed descriptions, particularly in narrative artworks. These outcomes highlight the potential and limitations of AI tools in art history education, suggesting that their effectiveness depends largely on the depth and precision of student inputs. The study not only demonstrates the innovative application of AI in education but also underscores the importance of detailed visual analysis, pointing towards future enhancements in AI-assisted educational methodologies.

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Curators and their use of digital images

McBride

2006

Art Libraries Journal

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New Zealanders like to think of themselves as high users of the latest technology. Does this extend to digital imagery in the workplace? Curators at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki were surveyed regarding digital image sources, their use and the problems and opportunities they presented. They were found to be keen, adept users, satisfied with their technical and retrieval capabilities, and aware of issues relating to copyright and image storage. Happy with thumbnails in many instances, they employed the skills of the Gallery’s professional photographers when higher quality images were required. Looking at the move from analogue to digital, slide use was found to be negligible but reproductions in books and journals were still a favoured source. Disadvantages were downplayed and the positive impact of digital imagery was stressed.

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Digital images and art historians – Compare and contrast revisited

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A systematic literature review on image information needs and behaviors

A systematic literature review on image information needs and behaviors

A new canvas of learning: Enhancing formal analysis skills in AP art history through AI-generated Islamic art

Curators and their use of digital images

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