Digital Medieval Studies: Practice and Preservation.

The article "Digital Medieval Studies: Practice and Preservation" explores the impact of digital tools on the field of medieval studies. The editors, Laura K. Morreale and Sean Gilsdorf, discuss how digital tools have become an integral part of research for medievalists, even though many may not ide...

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Publicado en:Limina Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 83 - 85
Autor principal: Martins, Ana Rita
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: University of Western Australia Dec2023
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Sumario:The article "Digital Medieval Studies: Practice and Preservation" explores the impact of digital tools on the field of medieval studies. The editors, Laura K. Morreale and Sean Gilsdorf, discuss how digital tools have become an integral part of research for medievalists, even though many may not identify as "digital scholars." The article features five chapters that delve into different digital projects in the field, including the Labyrinth Medieval Studies Website, the Digital Sigillography Resource (DIGISIG), Corpus Synodalium, the Constantinople as Palimpsest project, and three separate projects by Lisa Fagin Davis. The authors highlight the challenges and benefits of these projects, emphasizing the importance of digital humanities in creating innovative ways of learning, teaching, and conducting research in medieval studies.