Dansk
Jong, Steffi de
(forfatter)
Witness as Object e-bog
36,20 DKK
In recent years, historical witnessing has emerged as a category of "e;museum object."e; Audiovisual recordings of interviews with individuals remembering events of historical importance are now integral to the collections and research activities of museums. They have also become important components in narrative and exhibition design strategies. With a focus on Holocaust museums, this s…
In recent years, historical witnessing has emerged as a category of "e;museum object."e; Audiovisual recordings of interviews with individuals remembering events of historical importance are now integral to the collections and research activities of museums. They have also become important components in narrative and exhibition design strategies. With a focus on Holocaust museums, this study scrutinizes for the first time the new global phenomenon of the "e;musealization"e; of the witness to history, exploring the processes, prerequisites, and consequences of the transformation of video testimonies into exhibits.
E-bog
36,20 DKK
Forlag
Berghahn Books
Udgivet
31.01.2018
Længde
280 sider
Genrer
Museology and heritage studies
Sprog
English
Format
pdf
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781785339035
In recent years, historical witnessing has emerged as a category of "e;museum object."e; Audiovisual recordings of interviews with individuals remembering events of historical importance are now integral to the collections and research activities of museums. They have also become important components in narrative and exhibition design strategies. With a focus on Holocaust museums, this study scrutinizes for the first time the new global phenomenon of the "e;musealization"e; of the witness to history, exploring the processes, prerequisites, and consequences of the transformation of video testimonies into exhibits.