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This document is an official ethics approval letter issued by the Faculty of Science Ethics Committee for the research project ArTguments: Towards the automatic identification of exclusionary argumentative biases in contemporary Western art. It confirms that the proposed non-routine study has received ethical clearance and outlines the responsibilities of the investigators, including compliance with safeguarding requirements, reporting of unexpected issues, and maintenance of ethical standards throughout the project. The letter also specifies the approval period and the procedures required for renewal if the research continues beyond the stated expiry date.

This document is an informed consent and authorisation agreement for participants involved in the ArTguments research and editorial project, specifically the publication Cuatro formas de exclusión en el arte (Four Forms of Exclusion in Art). It sets out the terms under which participants voluntarily agree to the use of their interviews, biographical texts and photographic images for research, cultural dissemination and editorial purposes. The document also explains the scope of the authorisation, data protection measures, non-remunerated nature of participation, and the rights of participants under applicable UK and EU data protection legislation.

This annotation guide outlines a task in which participants evaluate the level of controversy in statements related to art, using a three-point scale. Annotators are asked to assess whether reasonable people would disagree with each statement, focusing specifically on artistic issues rather than factual accuracy or personal opinion. The guide also explains the structure of the task, provides examples for each rating category, and details the quality control measures and participation rules required to ensure consistent and reliable annotations.