Museums and Technologies of Presence

This edited collection presents theoretical approaches and case studies that explore how presence can be experienced in museum spaces and what role technology can play in visitor experiences. It considers the theoretical underpinnings of the concept 'presence' for museum spaces, offering a critical examination of how immersive and other emerging technologies can affect, diminish or enhance our sense of presence and embodiment. Through an international range of case studies and innovative projects, this volume considers emerging technologies - including virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive (multisensory) installations, and AI - alongside different aspects of presence, including immersion, embodiment, empathy, emotion, engagement, and affect.
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