tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175105199095307447.post1661991051837385527..comments2024-03-12T08:20:42.403-04:00Comments on GCVA: Does technology really work in museums?GC::VAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04551489786647115648noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175105199095307447.post-50205450263535016842011-01-06T16:28:42.406-05:002011-01-06T16:28:42.406-05:00As a self-proclaimed technology and Web 2.0 skepti...As a self-proclaimed technology and Web 2.0 skeptic, especially as concerns experiencing great works of art, I wholeheartedly agree with Weezie and my colleagues' comments. During docent trainings and guided tours, I always try to point out that engaging with art "in the flesh" is far superior to off-site viewing because at least two important visual elements--texture and scale--are not readily apparent in photographic reproductions, either digital or printed. And, I concur: to fully appreciate a Rothko, you need to be in the same room with it!art galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813062227101886434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175105199095307447.post-82605148659987564102011-01-06T11:48:06.276-05:002011-01-06T11:48:06.276-05:00I am so glad that you posted this article, Weezie....I am so glad that you posted this article, Weezie. And, I appreciate your comments, particularly the comparison with the Rothko Chapel. While I've not been there, I do feel that being in a certain place when viewing art can and does make a difference to the experience. This is even in addition to the first-hand viewing over virtual viewing. <br /><br />I question if technology, in general, is "the good", "the bad", or "the ugly". Perhaps it's a bit of all three! Reminds me of one of our readings from Curatorial Studies on the Virtual Museum. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Earl Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676341256531102249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175105199095307447.post-88883180604460464502011-01-06T11:33:23.074-05:002011-01-06T11:33:23.074-05:00Interesting article. I tend to agree with you and ...Interesting article. I tend to agree with you and the author of the article- that digital resources are great and at times, very helpful (especially for those of us teaching). But, at the end of the day, there is no substitute for the experience of viewing a work of art firsthand and the kind of remove from the rest of the world that it affords us (perhaps this is related to the "swoon" effect mentioned on the blog before). <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Weezie!Mexifemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722755593380850410noreply@blogger.com