A visualisation concept called “layering” promises to deal with large software systems, but has to date been exclusively oriented towards the level of concrete code rather than more design-level information. The first step in further progress is to derive with some degree of formalism a space of abstract program constructs that can be viewed by layers. Next, iconography for the elements of the ...

Here we present a new approach to archaeological reconstruction, in which we project digitally reconstructed iconography within a damaged Egyptian tomb. Combining video projection, computer animation, and digital compositing, a kind of ‘plural space’ is generated in the tomb’s burial chamber; this work is designed to enable visitors to view elements that were destroyed in antiquity. Also, we su...

With the emergence of Web 2.0, new applications arise and evolve into more interactive forms of collective intelligence. These applications offer to both professionals and citizens an open and expanded access to geographic information. In this paper, we develop the conceptual foundations of a new technology solution called WikiGIS. WikiGIS’s strength lies in its ability to ensure the traceabili...

Large-scale community-based content management requires “good” domain abstractions and, therefore, a serious investment into application ontology. In an interdisciplinary project with our Art History colleagues who are working in the subject domain of “Political Iconography” we are gaining substantial insight into their subject-oriented working (SOWing) modes and into initial requirements for a...

The present paper examines horror films originating in Muslim contexts and available on U.S. streaming services. Using Gramsci's concept of hegemony, the how such negotiate articulate with dominant Hollywood mainstream genre particular attention to hegemonic power its Christian iconography assumptions.

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the entangling of economic, social and cultural values which circulate in visual branding, reflect business practice and add intangibles to organisations. Design/methodology/approach – The study is placed in the context of the difficulties and shortcomings of accounting for brands. A conceptual framework is constructed, based in critical theory from arts dis...

In the late manuscripts of Epistre Othea, filiation images takes on different aspects. The miniatures MS Laud Misc. 570 present iconographic similarities with those MSS BnF, fr. 606 and BL, Harley 4431, which were illuminated under Christine de Pizan’s supervision. On contrary, Erlangen, UB 2361 includes numerous miniatures, illustrate themes from author chose at beginning fifteenth century. Bo...