Scope note: This property associates the first conception of a work and the work itself that ensued from a given initial idea. It marks the origin of the causality chain that results in a work’s coming into existence. Examples: -Ludwig van Beethoven’s decision to compose a fifth symphony (F27) R16 initiated Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony (F15). -Pablo Picasso’s acceptance, in 1930, of Ambroise Vollard’s commission for a set of 100 etchings, now known as the ‘Vollard Suite’ (F27) R16 initiated the ‘Vollard Suite’ (F15). - René Goscinny’s and Albert Uderzo’s decision to collaborate on the comic book entitled ‘Asterix in Britain’ (F27) R16 initiated the comic book entitled ‘Asterix in Britain’ (F15). -The creative spark that motivated Oscar Wilde, by May 1897, to write a poem inspired by his stay in the Reading prison in 1895-1897 (F27) R16 initiated Oscar Wilde’s poem entitled ‘The ballad of the Reading gaol’ (F15).