Does this MCP only handle art, or is there other data?

No, it covers more than just artworks. You can also search for museum events, list available tours, find information on publications, and get details about specific galleries and shops.

How do I get high-resolution images of the art?

You use the dedicated capability to fetch the IIIF Manifest for an artwork. This provides the necessary structural metadata and links to high-resolution image data.

Can I search by artist or just by artwork title?

You can search for artists using the dedicated agent search capabilities, or you can search the entire collection using keywords, which often pulls up the artist's name as well.

Is this data current?

The MCP provides access to the museum's live data streams, allowing you to search for current exhibitions, upcoming events, and available tours.

What is the User-Agent string for?

The User-Agent string is required to identify your requests when connecting to the Art Institute of Chicago's API. You must provide this during the setup process.

How can I find artworks by a specific artist like Van Gogh?

You can use the search_artworks capability with the query 'Van Gogh'. This will return a list of matching artworks. You can then use get_artwork with a specific ID to see full details.

Can I access high-resolution image data for these artworks?

Yes. By using the get_artwork_manifest capability with an artwork ID, the server retrieves the IIIF Manifest, which contains links to high-resolution image endpoints and structural metadata.

Is it possible to find where a specific artwork is located in the museum?

Yes, many artworks include gallery information. You can also use list_galleries to see a list of physical spaces and get_artwork to check the gallery_title or gallery_id fields for a specific piece.

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