EAN: 9783319974569

MUSEUMS AND DIGITAL CULTURE GEBUNDEN

This book explores how digital culture is transforming museums in the 21st century. Offering a
corpus of new evidence for readers to explore  the authors trace the digital evolution of the
museum and that of their audiences  now fully immersed in digital life  from the Internet to
home and work. In a world where life in code and digits has redefined human information
behavior and dominates daily activity and communication  ubiquitous use of digital tools and
technology is radically changing the social contexts and purposes of museum exhibitions and
collections  the work of museum professionals and the expectations of visitors  real and
virtual. Moving beyond their walls  with local and global communities  museums are evolving
into highly dynamic  socially aware and relevant institutions as their connections to the
global digital ecosystem are strengthened. As they adopt a visitor-centered model and design
visitor experiences  their priorities shift to engage audiences  convey digital collections 
and tell stories through exhibitions. This is all part of crafting a dynamic and innovative
museum identity of the future  made whole by seamless integration with digital culture  digital
thinking  aesthetics  seeing and hearing  where visitors are welcomed participants. The
international and interdisciplinary chapter contributors include digital artists  academics 
and museum professionals. In themed parts the chapters present varied evidence-based research
and case studies on museum theory  philosophy  collections  exhibitions  libraries  digital art
and digital future  to bring new insights and perspectives  designed to inspire readers. Enjoy
the journey!

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