Project Context:
Takin.solutions supported the Pharos consortium in developing a unified semantic framework for integrating partner archives into a common knowledge base for art historical research. The project has since resulted in the creation of the Art Research platform (https://artresearch.net/resource/:start), a major international resource for accessing and linking archival data across institutions.
TAKIN’s Role:
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Conducted detailed conceptual modelling across the consortium’s partner archives.
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Performed semantic data analysis, including field-level mappings and recommendations for pre- and post-processing of heterogeneous datasets.
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Developed a local ontological extension for Pharos based on CIDOC CRM and relevant extensions.
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Documented emergent reference models and general patterns to support interoperability and reuse.
Deliverables:
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Institution- and source-level analyses with semantic mappings.
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Diagrammatic representations of source mappings.
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Local ontology extension and reference model documentation.
Outcomes:
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Harmonized semantic framework across multiple international partner archives.
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Supported the creation of interoperable, reusable datasets for research and archival purposes.
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Contributed to the establishment of the Art Research platform, providing a global resource for exploring, linking, and analyzing archival and provenance data.