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DIGITAL ART HISTORY
A subject in Transition; opportunities and problems.
CHArt ANNUAL CONFERENCE
British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH
Wednesday 28th - Thursday 29th November 2001
CALL FOR PAPERS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
- see end of document for details;
Like all other subjects, Art History is undergoing a process of
transformation through engagement with the digital revolution. This
conference will explore the nature of the changes that are taking place,
looking at the new concepts that are emerging, the new opportunities being
offered and the problems that have arisen. Topics will include;
Beyond History? - The digital age
In recent decades the concept of history as a sequence of events
constructing a linear narrative has come much under attack. To many it may
seem that digital technology offers new and more flexible ways of engaging
with the past. This section will look at examples of such engagements and
will discuss the extent to which they do constitute a revision of our
understanding of historical processes - perhaps even to the extent of
rendering the traditional concept of history redundant.
Breaking boundaries - scholarship and creativity
One of the frontiers that is breaking down is that between
historical study and creative art and design production. This section will
look at new practices and interfaces that have emerged. This will also
include papers on the curating of digital works of art.
High Tech Solutions
This section will look at how technology has been used to provide
new means of analyzing, reconstructing, preserving and exploring artefacts
and historical data, and how such processes are being applied in the study
of art, design, architecture and visual culture.
Visualising the past
Computer modelling is being used increasingly for the simulated
reconstruction of buildings, locations and artefacts, in Museums, in
connection with Historical sites and in independent research projects. This
section will look at methods that are being employed and consider the
advantages and disadvantages of current practices.
Sources and Archives
This section will look at the different ways in which both visual
and textual source materials are being made available and the problems and
opportunities related to these.
The Freedom of the Web
The web offers seemingly endless opportunities for gaining
information, accessing images, as well as communicating with others
interactively and publishing material. This section will consider the extent
to which art historians are making use of such opportunities, as well as the
problems that can be caused.
The Problems of Possession; Copyright and copywrong.
To some copyright is a necessary form of protection, to others it is
a debilitating hindrance. What is extraordinary is that there is still no
secure way forward in this difficult area. Meanwhile a huge practice has
developed which ignores copyright altogether. This section will explore
strategies by which good practice can be developed in this area
What needs doing?
An open section in which people are invited to talk about what is
not being done and what they think should be undertaken.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers are invited for all of these sections. Those submitting
papers should send a synopsis of not more than 300 words, together with a CV
of not more than 500 words (including publications)
By FRIDAY 4th MAY 20001 to;
Professor Will Vaughan
Chair, CHArt
School of History of Art, Film and Visual Media
43 Gordon Square
London WC1H 0PD
Email; [log in to unmask]
Tel (+44) (0)207 631 6127
Fax (+44) (0)207 631 6107
Please note: email submissions are preferred.
CALL FOR DEMONSTRATIONS
Could all those who wish to mount demonstrations at the conference
contact Will Vaughan (see above) by June 1 st 2001
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