The Materiality of Virtual Technologies: A New Approach to Thinking about the Impact of Multimedia in Museums

Witcomb, Andrea

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“…The application of multimedia and animation develops an emotional connect in contrast to the static knowledge impartment, thus stimulating interest in the narrative heritage art of storytelling in India. As stated by Andrea Witcomb, by adopting the process of storytelling in an innovative perspective, the process of spreading of knowledge has been transformed by the new-media into an exciting and entertaining learning Witcomb (2007). The digital application will help in bridging the gap between generations and communities irrespective of spatial diversity and the visual communication design which is inspired by the indigenous art and culture will maintain the magnificence of the past Cameron (2007).…”

Section: Pedagogical Qualities Of New-media In Cultural Heritagementioning

confidence: 99%

Cultural Diversity for Sustainable Development in Art and Design Through New-Age Media

Jha

2024

ShodhKosh J. Vis. Per. Arts

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Culture is a broad-spectrum term commonly used to identify habits of a heterogeneous social groups which develop in a specific geographic location. It is evidently reflected through the various art practices, be it visual or performing arts, or artifacts created by the artisans. They have become an integral part of the cultural ethos. India is a country rich in such diverse treasure of cultural practices through art. Artisans have also migrated beyond their original geographical boundaries to diversify the reach of the art. It is an important cultural asset which helps to preserve the culture and heritage of a community or the skill-sets of the artisans. Our ancestors have been preserving this culture of storytelling through the art forms which show a perspective of life. They also contribute to the livelihood of the craftsmen, thus contributing to the economy of the country. There is beauty in promoting cultural diversity; people learn new skills from other cultural groups and encourage innovation through various art forms and designs. In the contemporary era of technology, modernization and globalization, the traditional art forms are fading away. Sustainability of these valuable these art forms is a concern today. Purposes and functionality of these art practices have also diversified. The study creates new objectives through cultural diversity and designing new products for sustainable development in art and design. The article discusses some aspects of technological intervention in these art practices that can help sustain these heritages. Thus diversification of media, purpose and an involvement of the young generation can help to preserve the social cultural ethos of our country.

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Section: Pedagogical Qualities Of New-media In Cultural Heritagementioning

confidence: 99%

Cultural Diversity for Sustainable Development in Art and Design Through New-Age Media

Jha

2024

ShodhKosh J. Vis. Per. Arts

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“…Indeed, Bandiera et al (2013) use the term 'digital surrogates' to describe replicated museum objects. Witcomb (2007) furthers the above argument by highlighting the main concerns of digitisation and digital replicas. She indicates that it is the loss of aura and institutional authority, the inability to distinguish between the real and reproduction, the death of the object and the reduction of knowledge which generate an affront to the very nature of the museum.…”

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confidence: 88%

Curatorial insecurity : the impact of 3D scanning and printing on curatorial practice

Knowlson¹

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This thesis is situated in the field of digital cultural heritage and uses 3D scanning and printing as both a method and a provocation to reveal the curatorial process while simultaneously examining how the technology affects museum practice from the perspective of the museum curator. 3D scanning and printing (henceforth 3DSP) has become a keen area of interest among museum practitioners and researchers. The ever-increasing accessibility of 3D technology opens up new possibilities for audiences and curators alike, with the potential to establish new structures of practice and engagement. Yet despite the growing interest in 3DSP, very little is known about how integration of 3DSP does and could affect museum practice and its traditional methods of working.

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For the people: How we make online LAM collections more democratized

Bertoldi,

Narlock

2024

Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship

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The article discusses how digitization in libraries, museums, and archives (LAM) can become more democratic. Digitization within LAM scholarship has been seen historically as a democratic act because it provides universal access to educational content, breaks down authoritative narratives, and enables participation from users. The article critiques the misconception that online collections democratize artifact information for public consumption and explores the ways in which LAM institutions fall short of living up to their democratic ideals when it comes to digital collections projects. Inspired by others with similar critiques, the authors discuss how LAM institutions can better fulfill the ideal of accessible and equitable access to their collections. The article emphasizes the importance of five areas of digital collections projects: system design, metadata practices, digitization selection and prioritization, labor, and user participation and engagement. The widespread misconception that digitization and digital collections are democratizing is a result of institutional biases that have masked undemocratic processes and systems which the authors strive to expose.

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The Materiality of Virtual Technologies: A New Approach to Thinking about the Impact of Multimedia in Museums

Cited by 5 publications

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Cultural Diversity for Sustainable Development in Art and Design Through New-Age Media

Cultural Diversity for Sustainable Development in Art and Design Through New-Age Media

Curatorial insecurity : the impact of 3D scanning and printing on curatorial practice

For the people: How we make online LAM collections more democratized

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