Northeastern University Boston, MA
Monday, May 10, 2010.
By means of keynotes, contributed talks and interdisciplinary discussion we
will explore and identify important issues surrounding the convergence of
arts, humanities and complex networks. On the one hand we will concentrate
on network structure and dynamics in areas ranging from art history and
archeology to music, film and image science. In the same time we are
interested in the development and critique of network visualizations from
medieval manuscripts to the latest tools, such as Cytoscape and Processing.
Our dual focus is based on the opinion that the study of networks and the
study of visualizations of these networks complement each other, much in the
same way as archeology cannot live without self-reflective art history –
studying the represented always presupposes the study of representation.
Bringing together network scientists and specialists from the arts and
humanities we strive for a better understanding of networks and their
visualizations, resulting in better images of networks, and a better use of
these images. Running parallel to the NetSci2010 conference, the workshop
will also provide a unique opportunity to mingle with leading researchers
and practitioners of complex network science, potentially sparking fruitful