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The New Museology (Critical views)
Peter Vergo
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Description for The New Museology (Critical views)
Paperback. A collection of essays discussing critical issues of museum history, theory and practice. Editor(s): Vergo, Peter. Series: Critical Views. Num Pages: 238 pages, 33 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 358.
Traditionally, museums have concerned themselves with foremost with conservation and classification. But what is conserved, and why? How is it classified? And who does this benefit? Are exhibitions really designed with the visitor in mind? And what qualities of experience are being offered? These are just some of the pressing questions which the authors - museum professionals, historians and critics - raise in this volume. Art collections, museums of childhood, science and photography, theme parks and 'time machines', and the Great Exhibitions are among the diverse subjects discussed. As a collection of critical views of museum history, theory and practice, ... Read more
Traditionally, museums have concerned themselves with foremost with conservation and classification. But what is conserved, and why? How is it classified? And who does this benefit? Are exhibitions really designed with the visitor in mind? And what qualities of experience are being offered? These are just some of the pressing questions which the authors - museum professionals, historians and critics - raise in this volume. Art collections, museums of childhood, science and photography, theme parks and 'time machines', and the Great Exhibitions are among the diverse subjects discussed. As a collection of critical views of museum history, theory and practice, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Number of pages
238
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Series
Critical Views
Condition
New
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780948462030
SKU
V9780948462030
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About Peter Vergo
Peter Vergo is Reader in the History and Theory of Art at the University of Essex. He organised the 1983 Edinburgh International Festival exhibition, Vienna 1900.
Reviews for The New Museology (Critical views)
A lively and controversial symposium ... thought-provoking The Sunday Times The essays are all distinguished by their topicality and lucidity Museum News Stimulating
Richard Cork A welcome addition to the library of Museology Art Monthly The New Museology is essential reading for all those seeking to understand the current debate in museum ideologies International Journal of Museum Management and ... Read more
Richard Cork A welcome addition to the library of Museology Art Monthly The New Museology is essential reading for all those seeking to understand the current debate in museum ideologies International Journal of Museum Management and ... Read more