Essays about: "the humanities - history"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words the humanities - history.

  1. 1. Photographic Portraits of Sculptors at the turn of 1900

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Konstvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Olga Grinchtein; [2023]
    Keywords : portrait of sculptor; photographic portrait;

    Abstract : The goal of the thesis is to investigate the importance of photographic portraits of sculptors at the turn of 1900 in history of sculpture, photography and portrait art. Impact of the portrait of sculptor in painting on the photographic portrait of sculptor and other way around is analyzed in the thesis. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Sound of Capta : Sonification as critical method for data perceptualization in digital humanities

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Daniel Lind; [2023]
    Keywords : Sonification; Auditory display; Data perceptualization; Epistemology; Digital Humanities; Critical hermeneutics; Humanities data; Spotify; Music history; SuperCollider;

    Abstract : Sonification allows for the analysis and interpretation of data through its rendering into sound. It is a method that remains largely unexplored from a digital humanities perspective. The present thesis addresses this research gap by exploring aspects of sonification as a mode of data perceptualization. READ MORE

  4. 3. Design and Examination of Applying Mobile Technologies and Augmented Reality to Support Learning History in the Classroom

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Sepideh Tavajoh; [2023]
    Keywords : Mobile technology; Augmented Reality; Interaction Design; Human User Center Design; Tangible; and Intangible Cultural Heritage.;

    Abstract : In recent decades, debates on applying digital technologies in the humanities field have increased. Discussions focus on developing a sustainable approach to learning humanities using Immersive digital technologies, such as Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR & AR). READ MORE

  5. 4. Power Structures in the Age of Sanatoria : A digital examination of historical patient experience in Mörsil, Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Elin Hansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Sanatoriums LCSH ; Patient satisfaction LCSH ; Tuberculosis patients’ writings LCSH ; Tuberculosis--History LCSH ; Archival Materials--Digitization LCSH .; Sanatorier; Patientupplevelse; Tuberkulos; Digitalisering.;

    Abstract : Introduction. This thesis examines historical patients’ experiences of staying in sanatoria in Mörsil, Sweden, with a special focus on power structures within the institution. READ MORE

  6. 5. Digital Skills And Education In The Cultural Heritage Sector : Post-COVID Digital Transformation of Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Alison Gradin; [2022]
    Keywords : Digital Skills; Digitalisation; Cultural Heritage; Skills Gaps; Education; Digital Transformation;

    Abstract : According to UNESCO (2021) 43% of museums faced closure in the first quarter of 2021 due to an ongoing pandemic. Those that could, offered digital experiences to maintain links with their visitors, and for those institutions without the skills or resources to reach out to their visitors, their very existence remained in a state of flux. READ MORE