
Transmediation and the Archive
Decoding Objects in the Digital Age
Astrid J. Smith(Author)
Arc Humanities Press
Published on 30. September 2024
Book
Hardback
158 pages
978-1-80270-087-9 (ISBN)
Description
Building on the field of modern archival practice, Transmediation and the Archive explores the possibilities of archival objects. Investigating material as diverse as early modern printed books, death masks, a spirit photograph, and a manuscript choir book, this study interrogates not only what the objects are now, but also asks what they were before taking material form, and what they can become as their format is transferred to other media. Blending insights from museum, library, archives, and media studies with experiential research, Astrid J. Smith examines the activities that shape the making of heritage objects, and asks how an awareness of digitization practices can inform our knowledge of both their digital and physical form. She proposes a new methodological framework for evaluating the way materiality and media can affect our relationship with historical artefacts and book culture and demonstrates its fascinating application.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Leeds
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
37 s/w Abbildungen, 3 s/w Zeichnungen, 2 s/w Tabellen
2 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 30 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80270-087-9 (9781802700879)
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E-Book
10/2024
1st Edition
Arc Humanities Press
€115.00
Available for download
Person
Astrid J. Smith is Rare Book and Special Collections Digitization Specialist?and a Production Coordinator at Stanford Libraries, focusing on medieval objects and fragile archival materials. A life-long creative, she is especially interested in book arts and the philosophy of digitization.
Content
List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1. Transmediation as a Framework for Deeper Understanding of Objects
Case Study 1. Spirit Photograph, Death Masks, and a Mournful Museum: Objects Embodying Victorian Traditions Surrounding Death and Mourning
Case Study 2. Gaspar Schott's Physica curiosa: Objects as Portals for Curiosity and Wonder
Case Study 3. Purposeful Symbols of Power, Souls Saved, and Selves Bettered: Father Junipero Serra's Mission Choir Book in the Hands of Jane and Leland Stanford
Conclusion
Appendices
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1. Transmediation as a Framework for Deeper Understanding of Objects
Case Study 1. Spirit Photograph, Death Masks, and a Mournful Museum: Objects Embodying Victorian Traditions Surrounding Death and Mourning
Case Study 2. Gaspar Schott's Physica curiosa: Objects as Portals for Curiosity and Wonder
Case Study 3. Purposeful Symbols of Power, Souls Saved, and Selves Bettered: Father Junipero Serra's Mission Choir Book in the Hands of Jane and Leland Stanford
Conclusion
Appendices
Bibliography
Index