SDMA: Welcome

SDMA: Welcome

The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art is a not-for-profit educational institution located at the State University of New York at New Paltz.

1. It appears they choose what to digitized based on what they feel is the most interesting and accurate representation of each of the different collections that they have in the permanent collection at the physical museum.

2. The metadata for each image consists of the author (if known), the name of the piece, the date, the country of origin, a brief description (such as: ink on paper with color or wood, pigment), dimensions, whether the item was from another collection or a gift from a art contributer, and a reference number that appears to be a date (perhaps the date the item entered into the collection?)

3. Accompanying most objects is a brief description of the history behind the item, particularly the African masks. The objects are photographed in one view (front-facing) and have no detailed viewing capabilities.

4. The website explains that "The Museum uses its collections and develops changing exhibitions primarily to enrich and amplify the academic programs at the College." This lead me to believe that the intended audience is any member of the college.