Denotative and connotative semantics in hypermedia: proposal for a semiotic-aware architecture

  • Authors:
  • Frank Nack;Lynda Hardman

  • Affiliations:
  • CWI Amsterdam, Kruislaan 413, P.O. Box 94079, 1090 GB Amsterdam, The Netherlands;CWI Amsterdam, Kruislaan 413, P.O. Box 94079, 1090 GB Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Venue:
  • The New Review of Hypermedia and Multimedia
  • Year:
  • 2002

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Abstract

In this article we claim that the linguistic-centred view within hypermedia systems needs refinement through a semiotic-based approach before real interoperation between media can be achieved. We discuss the problems of visual signification for images and video in dynamic systems, in which users can access visual material in a non-linear fashion. We describe how semiotics can help overcome such problems, by allowing descriptions of the material on both denotative and connotative levels. Finally we propose an architecture for a dynamic semiotic-aware hypermedia system.