Microsoft PowerPoint - aat_in_depth.pptx

5/4/2019

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Introduction to the AAT

revised May 2019 For educational purposes

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Conceptual framework of facets

and hierarchies in the AAT is

designed to allow a general classification scheme for art and architecture

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Framework is not subject-specific

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E.g., there is no defined portion of the AAT that is specific only for

Renaissance painting

. Terms to describe

• Renaissance paintings will be found in many locations in the AAT hierarchies

Within its scope of art,

architecture, and related

disciplines, t

he AAT is arranged generically

Patricia Harpring © 2019 J. Paul Getty Trust. For educational purposes only. Do not distribute.

Hierarchical Relationship in AAT -Genus/Species