What question did this study set out to answer?

This article investigates techniques for integrating vocabularies in art and architecture into standardized thesauri.

April 25, 2026Open Access

Cross-Linking of Vocabularies for Art, Architecture, and Material Culture: Methods, Strategies, Practice, and the AI Perspective

Key Points

This article investigates techniques for integrating vocabularies in art and architecture into standardized thesauri.
Examined mapping strategies for the Material Culture Thesaurus and Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus.
Discussed semantic frameworks like SKOS and editorial workflows for data integrity.
Analyzed AI-supported approaches for vocabulary integration.
Identified key challenges in vocabulary mapping to enhance digital cultural research.
Proposed hybrid workflows combining AI tools and human expertise to improve outcomes.
Outlined the potential for better cultural data integration through systematic mapping.

Abstract

This article explores methods and challenges of mapping domain-specific vocabularies to international reference thesauri, focusing on the ›Material Culture Thesaurus‹ (MCT) and the ›Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus‹ (AAT). It addresses semantic, linguistic, and technical issues essential for integrating cultural data into digital research infrastructures. The article discusses mapping strategies, semantic frameworks such as SKOS, and editorial workflows for maintaining conceptual integrity. It also reflects on the potential and limits of AI-supported approaches in vocabulary work, advocating for hybrid workflows that combine machine-assisted tools with humanistic expertise.

Bookmark

View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Ksenia Stanicka-Brzezicka (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5aa788ba6daa22dac3fd https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17175/2026_005

Bookmark

View Full Paper