Touchscreen Archaeology

Tracing Histories of Hands-On Media Practices

Wanda Strauven

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English

Meson Press Eg
17 May 2021

Other graphic art forms; Electronic, holographic & video art; Media studies

The touchscreen belongs to a century-long history of hands-on media practices and touchable art objects. This media-archaeological excavation examines the nature of our sensual involvement with media and invites the reader to think about the touchscreen beyond its technological implications. In six chapters, the book questions and historicizes both aspects of the touchscreen, considering ""touch"" as a media practice and ""screen"" as a touchable object.

By: Wanda Strauven
Imprint: Meson Press Eg
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9783957961860
ISBN 10: 3957961866
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 17 May 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wanda Strauven is affiliated with the Institute of Theater, Film and Media Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt. Her research focuses on early and avant-garde cinema, media archaeology, tactile media, and children's interaction with media.