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that the experiments described in this article will contribute to bridging
the humanities and the technical world, which might also make art collec-
tions a more accessible and inspirational source of knowledge.

The text is based on a dissertation that the author defended at the University of
Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague in September 2022.
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