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Photographing Azerbaijan's Museum Heritage
By: A.Aida88
The project aimed to document and showcase Azerbaijan's museum artifacts through photography, creating a digital archive to make these items more accessible for research. It facilitated in-depth study, increased public awareness of Azerbaijan's cultural heritage, and provided educational resources for schools and museums.
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From the National Museum of History
From the Museum of Independence
Preparation phase
  • Museum items were carefully selected and categorized.
  • Modern equipment, including rented cameras, was prepared.
  • Proper licenses and metadata were planned for Wikimedia Commons.
Fieldwork
  1. 26 October 2024: Visit to the Azerbaijan Museum of History.
  2. 11 December 2024: Visit to the Museum of Musical Culture.
  3. 21 December 2024: Visits to the Museum of Independence and Museum of Theatre.

During the visits, high-quality photos of exhibits were taken, capturing their details from multiple angles. Metadata was also collected for each image, including descriptions, dates, and authors.

Post-fieldwork
  • Photos were edited and categorized.
  • 226 files were uploaded to Wikimedia Commons with appropriate licenses.
  • The uploaded files can be found here: 1, 2, 3, 4
Outcomes
  1. Photos captured: Over 300 photos taken across four museums.
  2. Uploads to Wikimedia Commons: 226 files uploaded, complying with copyright policies.
  3. Usage: The images are ready to be added to articles about Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage, supporting researchers, educators, and the general public.


Additional part of the report (Lessons learned)
Lessons
  1. Copyright restrictions: Uploads were limited due to copyright policies, highlighting the need for careful exhibit selection.
  2. Engagement: Allocating visits across multiple dates allowed better coverage but required additional coordination.
  3. Improvement opportunities: Future projects could include photography workshops and discussions about museum copyright policies.
Financial report
Financial report for the project
Type of expense Description Amount (EUR)
Food and beverages For organizing team and participants 150
Rent Camera rental 150
Tickets Museum entry fees 50
Transport Transportation costs 100
Unexpected expenses Miscellaneous costs 50
Total 500.00
Achieved Metrics
Metric Target Result Comments
Number of organizers 2 2 Both organizers actively participated.
Number of participants 2 2 Same as organizers.
Photos captured/uploaded 90-100 300+/226 Limited by copyright, exceeding original target.
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