Elizabeth H. Norman
The paper traces the development of an application of computer technology to the teaching of art history, in particular, public art. It argues that this contemporary practice is well placed to benefit from a dynamic representation of public art's attendant processes and politics, made possible through computer aided documentation and visualisation. The active interface and compilation of visual and textual information is crucial for an up to the moment view of public art. A case study is used to chart a course of change from learning by slide to CD ROM and the Web. The study, which is focused on Sheffield's public art and originates at Sheffield Hallam University, also explores the potential of student learning through computer based projects as well as computer assisted subject presentation.
KEYWORDS Public art, Sheffield, Genesis, Toolbook, CD ROM, the Web