From Data to Interpretation: Designing Modular Visualizations for Capta in Digital Humanities

Abstract

Digital Humanities represent a continuously evolving research field where the integration of computational methods and the humanities is redefining the interpretative paradigms of knowledge. This paper analyzes the role of Data Visualization in humanities research, with particular focus on the field of Religious Studies. Through the uBIQUity project, developed within ITSERR, innovative strategies for visualizing intertextual references in sacred texts are explored, offering a space for reflection on challenges, failures, and new design opportunities. In this context, the transdisciplinary approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative analysis, emphasizes the need to transcend quantitative visual conventions in favor of more flexible and inclusive interpretative models. The research proposes a methodology based on the design of modular and dynamic visualizations capable of representing the complexity of humanistic phenomena and enhancing the accessibility of religious textual heritage.