Curatorial Research

Source Evaluation

• Assess reliability of primary sources
• Evaluate scholarly secondary literature
• Identify archival resources
• Navigate digital humanities databases
• Cross-reference multiple source types

Scholarly Documentation

• Prepare catalogue raisonne entries
• Write exhibition catalog essays
• Document condition and conservation history
• Create object files and records
• Generate bibliography and citations

Usage Guidelines

Research Process

1. Define research questions and scope
2. Identify relevant archival collections
3. Conduct systematic literature review
4. Analyze primary source materials
5. Synthesize findings into coherent narrative
6. Document sources and methodology

Provenance Standards

• Follow AAM Guidelines on Object Status
• Adhere to AAMD Object Registry protocols
• Document all ownership transfers
• Flag potential title issues
• Note exhibition and loan history

Documentation Requirements

• Maintain detailed research notes
• Create source citation records
• Document visual analysis observations
• Record interview and correspondence summaries
• Preserve digital and physical source copies

Integration Points

Related Processes

• Curatorial Research Process
• Exhibition Development Process
• Collection Management Process
• Loan Agreement Process

Collaborating Skills

• collection-documentation
• interpretive-writing
• grant-proposal-writing

References

• Getty Research Institute resources
• IFAR Provenance Guide
• AAM Standards and Best Practices
• College Art Association guidelines