id: https://nde.nl/ontology/hc/class/CastCollection
name: CastCollection
title: Cast Collection Type

imports:
  - linkml:types
  - ./ArchiveOrganizationType
  - ./CollectionType
  - ./GalleryType
  - ./MuseumType
  - ./PersonalCollectionType

classes:
  CastCollection:
    is_a: ArchiveOrganizationType
    class_uri: skos:Concept
    annotations:
      custodian_types: '["M"]'
      custodian_types_rationale: "Cast collection is a museum collection type (M)."
    description: |
      Art-historical or archaeological collection of plaster casts (reproductions)
      of sculptures, architectural elements, and other artworks, typically used
      for education and study.
      
      **Wikidata**: Q29380643
      
      **Scope**:
      Cast collections (Abgusssammlungen) contain:
      - Plaster casts of classical sculptures
      - Reproductions of architectural ornaments
      - Casts of medieval and Renaissance works
      - Study collections for art history education
      - Comparative materials for archaeological research
      
      **Educational Purpose**:
      Cast collections serve:
      - Art history teaching and research
      - Drawing and sculpture instruction
      - Comparative stylistic analysis
      - Access to works otherwise unavailable locally
      - Preservation of endangered originals' form
      
      **Cross-Type Linkages**:
      Cast collections often exist within or alongside:
      - **GalleryType**: Display of casts in gallery settings
      - **MuseumType**: Museum collections including cast galleries
      - **PersonalCollectionType**: Private collections of casts
      
      **Notable Examples**:
      - Abguss-Sammlung Antiker Plastik (Berlin)
      - Cast Courts, Victoria and Albert Museum
      - Museum of Classical Archaeology (Cambridge)
      - Skulpturhalle Basel
      
      **Related Types**:
      - MuseumArchive (Q53566456) - Museum institutional records
      - ArtArchive (Q27032254) - Art documentation
      
      **Dual-Class Pattern**:
      This class represents the CUSTODIAN type (the collection organization).
      For the collection type, see `CastCollectionRecordSetType` (rico:RecordSetType).
      
      **Ontological Alignment**:
      - **SKOS**: skos:Concept with skos:broader Q166118 (archive)
      - **Schema.org**: schema:Museum (when publicly displayed)
      - **RiC-O**: rico:CorporateBody (as agent)
      - **CIDOC-CRM**: crm:E78_Curated_Holding
      
      **Multilingual Labels**:
      - de: Abgusssammlung
      - nl: Afgietsel verzameling
    
    slots:
      - related_gallery_type
      - related_museum_type
      - related_personal_collection_type
    
    slot_usage:
      primary_type:
        description: |
          Can be 'MUSEUM' (M) or 'GALLERY' (G) depending on institutional context.
          Educational cast collections may be 'EDUCATION_PROVIDER' (E).
        range: CustodianPrimaryTypeEnum
        required: true
      
      wikidata_entity:
        description: |
          Should be Q29380643 for this type.
          Related to art/archaeology collections.
        pattern: "^Q[0-9]+$"
        equals_string: "Q29380643"
    
    exact_mappings:
      - skos:Concept
    close_mappings:
      - schema:Museum
      - rico:CorporateBody
      - crm:E78_Curated_Holding
    
    comments:
      - "Collection of plaster casts for educational and research purposes"
      - "Links to GalleryType, MuseumType, and PersonalCollectionType"
      - "Part of dual-class pattern: custodian type + rico:RecordSetType"
      - "Often affiliated with universities or art academies"
    
    see_also:
      - GalleryType
      - MuseumType
      - PersonalCollectionType
      - ArtArchive

  # rico:RecordSetType for collection classification
  CastCollectionRecordSetType:
    description: >-
      A rico:RecordSetType for classifying collections of cast collection
      materials within heritage institutions.
    is_a: CollectionType
    class_uri: rico:RecordSetType
    slot_usage:
      wikidata_equivalent:
        equals_string: "Q29380643"
    see_also:
      - CastCollection
    annotations:
      wikidata: Q29380643
      linked_custodian_type: CastCollection

slots:
  related_gallery_type:
    slot_uri: skos:related
    description: |
      Link to GalleryType when cast collection operates in gallery context.
    range: GalleryType
    required: false
  
  related_museum_type:
    slot_uri: skos:related
    description: |
      Link to MuseumType when cast collection is part of museum.
    range: MuseumType
    required: false
  
  related_personal_collection_type:
    slot_uri: skos:related
    description: |
      Link to PersonalCollectionType for private cast collections.
    range: PersonalCollectionType
    required: false