Freebase: Discussion about Exhibitions

Star Wars: Games "based on" existing works (e.g. films)

2009-12-15T23:09:07.0000Z

I thought about using the Adaptation type too...it would require an uncommon if not unusual interpretation of the word "adaptation". The Lego Star Wars games do follow the films' plot line closely, so I suppose it would make sense. Definitely will cotype with Work of Fiction.

Star Wars: Games "based on" existing works (e.g. films)

2009-12-15T08:15:39.0013Z

I'd use adaptation: this game is an adaptation of Episodes I-III while this one is an adaptation of Episodes IV - VI, and they're both works of fiction set in the Star Wars Universe (without personally caring "which" Star Wars universe that is, but I appreciate other people might).

I'm not sure that the LEGO theme and the video game series should be the same topic.

Star Wars: Games "based on" existing works (e.g. films)

2009-12-15T00:45:51.0005Z

Hi,

How should I use to link a video game that either exists within the realm of or extends that of an existing work, such as a film? For example, I would like to say that the Lego Star Wars game series is derived from the Star Wars films, and is a part of the Star Wars franchise. There are several Franchise types but none pertains to video games. There's also Consumer Product with property Product Line that can probably be used to link books and films and games and toys of the same theme together.

Another possibility is to use Fictional Universe to indicate that a game is defined within a fictional universe. However, some fandoms are quite sensitive about Canon vs. Expanded Universe. Video games can be problematic when it comes to continuity.

Suggestions?

Rembrandt: Rembrandt Author

2009-12-13T05:24:00.0013Z

It depends, and you will need to do this on a work-by-work basis. If the work consists of reproductions of works by an artist, the artist is usually listed as the author of the whole book (the compiler is merely an editor). In that case, what exactly is the subject? I would argue that the artworks are the subjects. If it is an art history book about a particular artist's works then the writer of the text is listed as the author and the artist is listed as the subject. For exhibition catalogues, list the curators as editors and the artists as subjects. Often times, the curators and artists (along with the gallery) are also listed as the agents of responsibility (authors).