A Preservation Guide for Technology-Based Artworks

Contents: Introduction Objectives Document Structure Common Problems Stability of Equipment: 1. Media 2. Technological Components Decision Guidelines Restoration Decisions Bibliography. This guide outlines the preservation problems technology based art works present, with special attention paid to the ethics involved when determining what preservation action to undertake (specifically integrity and authenticity). It begins by presenting seven case studies. It then goes …

De houdbaarheid van videokunst

Contents: Voorwoord-Foreword Project Conservering Videokunst-Project Preservation Video Art Conserveringwijze en -techniek-Preservation Method and Technique De geconserveerede Nederlandse videokunstcollecties-The preserved video-art collections in the Netherlands Overzicht van geconserveerede werken-List of preserved video-art works. This report whose full title is De houdbaarheid van videokunst: conservering van de Nederlandse videokunst collectie/The Sustainability of Video Art: Preservation of Dutch video art collections, describes the …

Authenticity, Change and Loss in the Conservation of Time-Based Media Installations

Contents: A conceptual framework for traditional fine art conservation Defining the purpose of conservation The concept of an artwork The notion of a conservation object Authenticity and authorship A different conceptual framework for the conservation of time-based media works of art The object of conservation Comparing musical works and time-based media installations Authenticity and playback Authenticity, authorship, and control The …

Media Art Resource: Preservation

Contents: Single Channel Video Computer Based Arts Installation. Each of these sections has the following subsections: Introduction Best Practices Basic Questions Planning Process Condition Reports Budget Equip/Tech Issues Interviews Case Studies Articles. This site for media arts creators and collectors provides information for the preservation of single channel video artworks, computer based art and installation art. It presents best practices, …

Considering Color in Digital Images of Works of Art

This paper evaluates current practices in digital imaging of works of art and examines whether those practices result in colors that are as accurate as possible in relation to the original intention of the work. Currently, a standard color temperature is applied to digital images of works of art in order to facilitate consistent results among all users and mediums. …