The evaluation of art has always been a complex challenge, since it does not involve only economic aspects. In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in art as an asset class, especially due to the rise of the web. This has created the need for tools which are capable of capturing the multidimensionality of art. In this regard, artists’ rankings are often used as a reference in art investments, however these sometimes lack transparency and rely on obscure logics. This thesis aims to design a new possible approach for creating artists’ rankings, which is based on Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), and more precisely the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). To test the feasibility of this model, a case study was conducted, in which five artists were ranked through five criteria. The model includes pairwise comparison matrices, calculations of weights and priorities, and consistency checks. This framework is flexible and adaptable to different artists and media, and applicable by different users. The MCDA methodology provides a transparent and structured model, able to balance subjectivity and objectivity. Moreover, this approach remains open to further interpretation and future developments.
La valutazione dell'arte ha sempre rappresentato una sfida complessa, poiché non coinvolge aspetti solamente economici. Negli ultimi decenni, si è notato un crescente interesse per l’arte intesa come asset class, in particolar modo a seguito dell’ascesa del web. Questo ha creato la necessità di nuovi strumenti capaci di catturare la multidisciplinarietà dell’arte. A tal punto, i ranking di artisti vengono spesso utilizzati come riferimento negli investimenti in arte. Seppur questi a volte siano poco trasparenti e basati su logiche non chiare. Lo scopo di questa tesi è quello di proporre un nuovo possibile approccio per creare un ranking di artisti, il quale si basa sulla Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) e più precisamente sul metodo Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Per testare la fattibilità di tale modello, un caso studio è stato condotto, in cui cinque artisti sono stati valutati attraverso cinque criteri. Il modello include matrici di confronto tra coppie, calcoli di priorità e verifiche della consistenza. Il modello si presenta come una soluzione flessibile e adattabile a diversi artisti e media, oltre che applicabile da diversi utenti. La metodologia MCDA offre un framework strutturato e trasparente, in grado di bilanciare analisi soggettive e oggettive. Inoltre, tale modello rimane aperto a nuove interpretazioni e sviluppi futuri.
A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Approach to Artist Ranking
CORRADINI, SOFIA
2024/2025
Abstract
The evaluation of art has always been a complex challenge, since it does not involve only economic aspects. In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in art as an asset class, especially due to the rise of the web. This has created the need for tools which are capable of capturing the multidimensionality of art. In this regard, artists’ rankings are often used as a reference in art investments, however these sometimes lack transparency and rely on obscure logics. This thesis aims to design a new possible approach for creating artists’ rankings, which is based on Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), and more precisely the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). To test the feasibility of this model, a case study was conducted, in which five artists were ranked through five criteria. The model includes pairwise comparison matrices, calculations of weights and priorities, and consistency checks. This framework is flexible and adaptable to different artists and media, and applicable by different users. The MCDA methodology provides a transparent and structured model, able to balance subjectivity and objectivity. Moreover, this approach remains open to further interpretation and future developments.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14247/26383