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Vexillological Theory and Practice

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Candidate Terminology
Abstract: This article discusses vexillological terms to be considered for standardization.
Colors and Flags
Abstract: This article discusses aesthetic reasons why certain colors may appear in specific order on triband/tribar flags.
Defining a flag
Abstract: What is a flag? Knowing what a flag is may be different than attempting to define it.
Dictionary of Vexillology
Abstract: A work in progress providing information regarding flag terms, past and present.
Documenting Flags

Documenting flags: Part 1
Abstract: This article discusses some ideas on how to describe and document a flag.
Documenting flags: Part 2
Abstract: This article attempts to address the basic "building blocks" of vexillological research and approaches to vexillological documentation.

Flag Area
Abstract: A mathematic theory of how to size flags of different sizes/ratios so they appear the same size from a distance.
Flag Identification System
Abstract: Shows some symbols that may be used in documentation of flag use and basic information.
Flag Information Protocol
Abstract: Presents necessary keys for the documentation for any flag, its construction, use and key elements to be included in documentation.
Flag Types: Analysis of the FOTW Library
Abstract: A statistical analysis of the FOTW library flag patterns.
FOTW Heraldic Dictionary
Abstract: A basic (and incomplete) work on heraldry which can be applied to flags.
Participating in Flag Committees
Abstract: Some guidance on how to participate as a memeber of a committee designing or modifying a flag.
Vexillological Metadata Schema
Abstract: Proposal for a metadata language for vexillology on the web.
Vexillological Taxonomy
Abstract: A basic article on one possible method to identify flag families and how a flag may be related to any other.
Vexillology: Past, Present, Future
Abstract: A discussion on the state of vexillology.
Vexillology and Science
Abstract: A discussion on if and how the scientific method can be applied to vexillology.