Journal :: Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Immersive Exhibitions: A Bibliography. Visitor Studies Today, 5(3), 13-14.

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Abstract

What Is Immersion? Bitgood et al., (1990) defined “simulated immersion” as “the degree to which an exhibit effectively involves, absorbs, engrosses, or creates for visitors the experience of a particular time and place.” Gilbert (2000) recognized two distinctive types of immersive exhibits. • Immersive environments: Re-created realistic settings intended to make visitors feel as if they are visiting a particular time or place. and • Immersive experiences: Creating a situation and experience distinct from merely the physical re-creation of the environment. Psotka (1995) and others have extended the term to include virtual reality experiences. If you don’t recognize these uses...


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