Museums in the New Mediascape
Transmedia, Participation, Ethics
By Jenny Kidd | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
The museum today faces complex questions of definition, representation, ethics, aspiration and economic survival. Alongside this we see burgeoning use of an array of new media including increasingly dynamic web portals and content, digital archives, social networks, blogs and online games. At the heart of this are changes to the idea of ’visitor’ and ’audience’ and their participation and representation in the new cultural sphere. This insightful book unpacks a number of contradictions that help to frame and articulate digital media work in the museum and questions what constitutes authentic participation. Based on original empirical research and a range of case studies the author explores questions about the museum as media from a number of different disciplines and shows that across museums and the study of them, the cultural logic is changing.
Editions of Museums in the New Mediascape
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317092735
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317092742
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The museum today faces complex questions of definition, representation, ethics, aspiration and economic survival. Alongside this we see burgeoning use of an array of new media including increasingly dynamic web portals and content, digital archives, social networks, blogs and online games. At the heart of this are changes to the idea of ’visitor’ and ’audience’ and their participation and representation in the new cultural sphere. This insightful book unpacks a number of contradictions that help to frame and articulate digital media work in the museum and questions what constitutes authentic participation. Based on original empirical research and a range of case studies the author explores questions about the museum as media from a number of different disciplines and shows that across museums and the study of them, the cultural logic is changing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Museums in the New Mediascape about?
The museum today faces complex questions of definition, representation, ethics, aspiration and economic survival. Alongside this we see burgeoning use of an array of new media including increasingly dynamic web portals and content, digital archives, social networks, blogs and online games. At the heart of this are changes to the idea of ’visitor’ and ’audience’ and their participation and representation in the new cultural sphere. This insightful book unpacks a number of contradictions that help to frame and articulate digital media work in the museum and questions what constitutes authentic participation. Based on original empirical research and a range of case studies the author explores questions about the museum as media from a number of different disciplines and shows that across museums and the study of them, the cultural logic is changing.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Museums in the New Mediascape?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday > Travel and holiday guides > Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc
Where can I read a sample of Museums in the New Mediascape?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317092735
Is Museums in the New Mediascape part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Museums in the New Mediascape?
Jenny Kidd
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Museums in the New Mediascape is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317092735) and pdf(ISBN 9781317092742)