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This paper discusses how art is deeply integrated in the object-based paradigm of narrative. It specifically focuses on how through ancient objects found during excavation expeditions, it has become possible to create a visual narrative, particularly of ancient history. The paper concludes that art, culture, narrative and history are inextricably intertwined and that the art critic and historian should both understand the importance not only of science and excavation, but also of recognizing the dynamic nature of history seen through art.

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"Digitization offers the artist the opportunity to combine art and narrative in a variety of new and creative ways, making art, like history, a dynamic process by means of its audience and its requirements. Art can now be posted on the Internet and emailed to friends. Text and music files can be added to the visual arts. A large amount of followers can discuss the work in real time via their Internet connections. These elements are indicative of the fact that art has become much more accessible to the general public than the case had been before. In this way, artists connect directly with their audience, and feedback helps them to develop and grow in their social and political comment. It is these type of artists that will leave behind the works to indicate to future generations how this generation lived."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Albano, Caterina. 2007. Displaying lives: the narrative of objects in biographical exhibitions. Museum and Society, March 2007. Vol. 5 Is 1. http://www.tfaoi.com/aa/6aa/6aa459.htm
• Baetens, Jan & Van Looy, Jan 2007. digitising cultuarl heritage; the role of Intereptation in cultural Preservation. http://www.imageandnarrative.be/digital_archive/baetens_vanlooy.htm
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