Jones, S., Abbott, D. and Ross, S. (2009) Redefining the performing arts archive. Archival Science, 8(3), (doi: 10.1007/s10502-009-9086-1)
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Abstract
This paper investigates representations of performance and the role of the archive. Notions of record and archive are critically investigated, raising questions about applying traditional archival definitions to the performing arts. Defining the nature of performances is at the root of all difficulties regarding their representation. Performances are live events, so for many people the idea of recording them for posterity is inappropriate. The challenge of creating and curating representations of an ephemeral art form are explored and performance-specific concepts of record and archive are posited. An open model of archives, encouraging multiple representations and allowing for creative reuse and reinterpretation to keep the spirit of the performance alive, is envisaged as the future of the performing arts archive.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com |
Keywords: | Performing arts, the archive, record, representation, fixity, liveness |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Abbott, Ms Daisy and Ross, Professor Seamus and Jones, Ms Sarah |
Authors: | Jones, S., Abbott, D., and Ross, S. |
College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Information Studies |
Journal Name: | Archival Science |
Publisher: | Springer |
ISSN: | 1389-0166 |
ISSN (Online): | 1573-7519 |
Published Online: | 29 August 2009 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2009 Springer |
First Published: | First published in Archival Science 8(3) |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
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