Following the discussion last week in the ‘creative research’ review, about ways of using the web for smarter searches (beyond google and google images), I came across this Daguerreobase database of Daguerreotypes. Its a good example of some of the things we were talking about, such as searching out archives and collections. I imagine this type of digital archiving will only increase over time, and with the development of ideas around the Semantic web (”…an extension of the current one, in which information is given well-defined meaning, better enabling computers and people to work in cooperation.” Tim Berners-Lee), the depth and richness of resources we can locate online will expand.
coincidentally:
The Creative Use of Archives
Lunchtime talk in the Archives and Collections Centre (at GSA)
Wednesday 10 March at 12.30
Many artists and designers (past and present) have used archives as inspiration for their studio work. This talk will examine some of the different approaches that have been taken and provide hands-on access to some of GSA’s unique and diverse historic collections. Please come along and find out more