 Method/View Description
Method/View (Broad)
Method/View (Narrow)
These categories describe how an image was constructed in both
broad and narrow senses. Method of Representation and Point of View
are combined in this section of categories since they are so closely
related as to be often indistinguishable:
Method of Representation is the established convention or projective technique
used to make an image, such as plan, section, elevation.
Point of View is an indication of the position of a real or imaginary viewer
relative to the subject depicted, such as bird's-eye perspective
The information recorded in these categories addresses the
question of how the subject is depicted, regardless of
what is depicted. In other words, the method of representation
and point of view are independent of the subject. All images have a
method of representation or a point of view, and sometimes both. A
drawing may have more than one of either, as when it combines a plan,
section, and elevation.
The information in these categories should reflect the
hierarchical relationship between broad and narrow levels, unless
this relationship is provided through use of a thesaurus. For
example, Method/View (Broad) is the level
for perspectives and axonometric projections, while
Method/View (Narrow) is the level for
bird's-eye perspectives and cutaway axonometric
projections. In addition, the note category, METHOD/VIEW
DESCRIPTION, can be used to record significant features of the method
of representation or point of view, e.g., bird's-eye perspective
from the southwest.
Category:
Method/View Description
Definition:
Descriptive or explanatory note concerning the method of
representation and point of view of a subject or subjects.
Discussion:
This category allows for free-text description when individual index
terms do not fully capture the method of representation.
Examples: |
Plan and laid-out internal wall elevations for an alternative design
Bank Street and Gloucester Street elevations
Fixture plan, ground floor |
Implementation:
descriptive
optional
single occurrence
Category: Method/View (Broad)
Definition:
A broad term for the method of representation and/or point of view of
a subject or subjects.
Discussion:
Allows for retrieval by broad terms. There may be more than one
method or view in a given group or item.
Terminology:
When using the AAT, broad terms may be taken from the Visual
Works (VC) hierarchy [drawings by method of representation].
[1] The terminology that can be used
includes
elevations, cutaway drawings, scale drawings, axonometric
drawings, oblique drawings, orthographic drawings, plans, profiles,
sections, perspective drawings, sketches, views
Implementation:
access point
terminology-controlled
optional
repeatable
Category: Method/View (Narrow)
Definition:
A narrow term for the method of representation and/or point of view
of a subject or subjects.
Discussion:
Queries by Method/View (Broad) will result
in the retrieval of large numbers of entries, because there are
relatively few broad terms. This category allows for retrieval at a
narrower, more specific level.
Examples: |
METHOD/VIEW (BROAD): |
perspective |
METHOD/VIEW (NARROW): |
sotto in su |
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Terminology:
Careful consideration must be given to devising the vocabularies
for this category. When using the AAT, terms may be
taken from the Visual Works (VC) hierarchy [drawings by method
of representation]. [2]
Examples: |
bird's-eye perspectives, full-scale drawings, cabinet oblique drawings, half elevations, block plans, planting plans, piling plans, reflected ceiling plans, half-breadth plans, one-point perspectives |
Implementation:
access point
terminology-controlled
optional
repeatable
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