[Emakimono ZUKAN] Research Historical Picture Scrolls For The ZUKAN Encyclopedia / 世界中の絵巻を調査しよう！【リサーチャー歓迎】
Emakimono ZUKAN: Research Historical Picture Scrolls for the ZUKAN Encyclopedia / 世界中の絵巻を調査しよう！【リサーチャー歓迎】
🛍️ Contribute to the Growing ZUKAN Archive
The ZUKAN (図鑑) archive is a comprehensive collection of historical emakimono (Japanese picture scrolls) from around the world. We invite you to join us in expanding this archive by identifying and documenting emakimono from various regions. This issue is perfect for researchers, students, librarians, and anyone interested in art history.
What to Research / 調査内容
We are looking to expand our scroll directory (zukan/scrolls/) with metadata about picture scrolls. The following information should be organized in CSV or JSON format:
| Field | 説明（日本語） | Description (English) |
|---|---|---|
| id | 一意の識別子 | Unique identifier |
| title / title_en | 日本語・英語タイトル | Title in Japanese and English |
| author / author_en | 作者名 | Author name |
| era / era_en | 時代（例: 平安, 錦倉） | Era (Heian, Kamakura, etc.) |
| location | 所蔵機関（例: 九州国立博物館） | Museum or collection |
| collection_url | 所蔵情報リンク | URL to collection record |
| type | 種別（例: 絵巻, 仏典） | Scroll type |
| keyword | 主なキーワード | Keywords (e.g., Buddhism, animals) |
| desc / desc_en | 説明文（日本語・英語） | Description (JP/EN) |
Example Sources / 調査に使える資料
- ColBase（https://colbase.nich.go.jp/）
- The British Museum (https://www.britishmuseum.org/)
- 国立国会図書館デジタルコレクション
- Google Books / archive.org / scholarly articles
- 各国の博物館・大学アーカイブ
Who This Issue is For / 対象
- Researchers, librarians, students, or anyone who enjoys art history! If you're interested in emakimono or love cultural artifacts, you're in the right place!
- Emakimono（絵巻）というキーワードにピンと来る方 If you're curious about emakimono or love cultural artifacts, you're in the right place!
How to Contribute / 貢献方法
- 興味ある絵巻を1点選び、基本情報を調査してください Choose an emakimono that interests you and research its basic information.
scrolls.csvに追記する形式でまとめてください（難しい場合はコメントでOK） Organize the information in CSV or JSON format and add it to thescrolls.csvfile. If you need help, feel free to comment.- 画像や参考リンクをコメントに貼ってもらっても歓迎です！ Share images or reference links in the comments, and we'll appreciate it!
Related Links
- [ZUKAN README](https://github.com/satoshi-create/emakimono-next/blob/main/src/zukan/README.md)
- [scrolls.csv](https://github.com/satoshi-create/emakimono-next/blob/main/src/zukan/scrolls/scrolls.csv)
- [Contribution Roadmap](https://github.com/satoshi-create/emakimono-next/wiki/Contribution-Roadmap)
Future Use of Your Contributions
The data you contribute will be used to create a cultural atlas of emakimono and interdisciplinary research materials. Your contributions will help us visualize the network of emakimono and make it easier for researchers to access and study these valuable cultural artifacts.
Let your curiosity lead the way—contribute to a new kind of cultural atlas.
**Emakimono ZUKAN: Research Historical Picture Scrolls for the ZUKAN Encyclopedia / 世界中の絵巻を調査しよう！【リサーチャー歓迎】
Q&A: Frequently Asked Questions about Emakimono ZUKAN
We've received many questions about Emakimono ZUKAN, and we're happy to provide answers to help you get started with contributing to this exciting project.
Q: What is Emakimono ZUKAN?
A: Emakimono ZUKAN is a comprehensive collection of historical emakimono (Japanese picture scrolls) from around the world. We're creating a digital archive of these scrolls, along with metadata and information about each scroll.
Q: What kind of information do I need to contribute?
A: We're looking for metadata about picture scrolls, including:
- Unique identifier (id)
- Title in Japanese and English (title/title_en)
- Author name (author/author_en)
- Era (era/era_en)
- Location (location)
- Collection URL (collection_url)
- Type (type)
- Keywords (keyword)
- Description in Japanese and English (desc/desc_en)
Q: Where can I find the information I need?
A: You can find the information you need in various sources, including:
- ColBase (https://colbase.nich.go.jp/)
- The British Museum (https://www.britishmuseum.org/)
- National Diet Library Digital Collections
- Google Books / archive.org / scholarly articles
- Various museums and university archives
Q: How do I contribute to Emakimono ZUKAN?
A: To contribute, follow these steps:
- Choose an emakimono that interests you and research its basic information.
- Organize the information in CSV or JSON format and add it to the
scrolls.csvfile. If you need help, feel free to comment. - Share images or reference links in the comments, and we'll appreciate it!
Q: What format should I use for my contributions?
A: We prefer CSV or JSON format for your contributions. If you're not sure how to format your data, feel free to comment, and we'll help you out.
Q: Can I contribute images or other media?
A: Yes, you can contribute images or other media related to the emakimono you're researching. Share them in the comments, and we'll appreciate it!
Q: How will my contributions be used?
A: Your contributions will be used to create a cultural atlas of emakimono and interdisciplinary research materials. Your contributions will help us visualize the network of emakimono and make it easier for researchers to access and study these valuable cultural artifacts.
Q: Who can contribute to Emakimono ZUKAN?
A: Anyone can contribute to Emakimono ZUKAN, including researchers, students, librarians, and anyone interested in art history. If you're curious about emakimono or love cultural artifacts, you're in the right place!
Q: How can I get involved in the Emakimono ZUKAN community?
A: Join our community by contributing to the project, commenting on issues, and participating in discussions. You can also follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments.
Q: What's the future of Emakimono ZUKAN?
A: We're excited to see where Emakimono ZUKAN will go! Our goal is to create a comprehensive digital archive of emakimono, along with metadata and information about each scroll. We'll continue to add new features and functionality to make it easier for researchers to access and study these valuable cultural artifacts.
Let your curiosity lead the way—contribute to a new kind of cultural atlas.