ICONCLASS , the key is found! Well.... Sort of

[mmcnealy]

Bildindex is one of those great tools, you can find lot if you just happen to know the right ICONCLASS, and that of course is the key.

However, tonight I figured out that there's a browser out there, that will help you find the right code, and it conveniently has links to Bildindex and a few other databases so once you find the right code, you can just click the link.

http://www.iconclass.nl/libertas/ic?style=index.xsl


Of course, figuring out which code is still the problem.. so there's a nice keyword search too.

But you can still end up chasing your tail through the index trying to find the right code.

Its a love/hate relationship.

Comments

[spikywheel.livejournal.com]

OT - are you going to "Revel w/o a Cause" on the 15th?

Nummy German food (I can make sure there is gluten free for you - I'm in the kitchen)

Would be good to sit and chat German Clothes and/or kids with you again.

[mmcnealy.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately no, we are going to a play with my sister-in-law that was arranged months in advance.

Will you be at University in February?

[spikywheel.livejournal.com]

yep - I'll be teaching - "Crust, Shells & Coffins (Oh My)

Using codes in searching

[(Anonymous)]

I have a blog post about using ICONCLASS codes inspired by this posting.
See: http://blog.pos.thum.us/2008/01/10/hiding-iconclass-codes-from-users/

It also has a short screencast.