Making Museums Matter
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (518 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1588340007 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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And, it seems clear to me after experiencing this collection, such visits must not be paid alone, but in groups of colleagues from across every museum stratum.”—Curator: The Museum Journal“…Must-read for museum professionals, supporters, and funding sources, and it will certainly be relevant to anyone interested in the future of museums.”—Science. Enthusiastically recommended as a most thoughtful and authoritative treatise on these notable and noble institutions."—Midwest Book Review“Mr. Weil’s work will assist us all to understand that even our most enlightened assumptions require daily visits if they are to be fresh. "An outstanding selection of informed and informative essays about the difference
Stephen E. Weil is the emeritus senior scholar in the Smithsonian Institution's Center for Museum Studies. He served as deputy director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, from 1974 to 1995 and was previously administrator of the Whitney Museum of American Art. . He is the author of Rethinking the Museum and Other Me
Also included in this collection are reflections on the special qualities of art museums, an investigation into the relationship of current copyright law to the visual arts, a detailed consideration of how the museums and legal system of the United States have coped with the problem of Nazi-era art, and a series of delightfully provocative training exercises for those anticipating entry into the museum field.. In this volume of 29 essays, Weil's overarching concern is that museums be able to “earn their keep”—that they make themselves matter—in an envir
Food for thought and discussion CLG This is an insightful book that provides 24 essays covering many aspects of museums in today's society. I found a lot of the essays reflect many of my own concerns and beliefs. I would love to have a seminar with graduate students and thoroughly explore each essay through discussion and extended research. It was written in 2002, yet it is still relevant today.. Museums are Important! Good book. Quite dull but if this subject interests you - is quite informative!. LunaShadoes said Five Stars. Thanks.