Methods of Digitizing National Ornamental Patterns and Creating an Interactive Catalog
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Artificial intelligence, vectorization, metadataAbstract
This article analyzes the contemporary methodology for digitizing Uzbekistan's national ornamental heritage and creating an interactive electronic catalog. The study systematically covers the stages of scanning traditional ornamental patterns, SVG vectorization, automation via Python, and classification using machine learning. International metadata standards (Dublin Core, CIDOC CRM) and modern web-architecture capabilities are examined, and Uzbekistan's experience is compared with international practices. The findings propose effective ways to preserve national heritage in a digital environment and make it accessible to a wide audience.
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