Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Silenzio
General material designation
- Sound recording
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Robert Bean
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Repository
Reference code
MS-3-46, 2012-034
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Physical description area
Physical description
1 audio disc
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Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Robert Bean is an artist, writer and teacher based in Halifax. Bean is currently a Professor at NSCAD University in the Media Arts department. Bean’s education includes a BFA from NSCAD University (1977) and a MA in Cultural Studies from the University of Leeds (1999). Bean became associated with the Centre for Art Tapes in 2012 because their video recording "Polyphony: The longest English word that can be typed with the right and using conventional placement" became a part of the centre’s tape collection.
Custodial history
The tape was donated to the Dalhousie University Archives in 2013 by the Centre for Art Tapes.
Scope and content
Item consists of an audio recording by Robert Bean entitled "Silenzio". Silenzio: "Presents the aural space of the Sistine Chapel as the murmur of voices and a desire for speech. The work foregrounds the acoustic experience of a site historically associated with the visual authority of Renaissance frescos."
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Video can be viewed at the Dalhousie University Archives. Advance notice is required.
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Rights
Copyright is held by the artist.