Re-Imagining the Museum
Beyond the Mausoleum
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, Reference & Language, Reference
| Author: | Andrea Witcomb | ISBN: | 9781134598885 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | August 29, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Andrea Witcomb |
| ISBN: | 9781134598885 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | August 29, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Re-Imagining the Museum presents new interpretations of museum history and contemporary museum practices.
Through a range of case studies from the UK, North America and Australia, Andrea Witcomb moves away from the idea that museums are always 'conservative' to suggest they have a long history of engaging with popular culture and addressing a variety of audiences. She argues that museums are key mediators between high and popular culture and between government, media practitioners, cultural policy-makers and museums professionals.
Analyzing links between museums and the media, looking at the role of museums in cities, and discussing the effects on museums of cultural policies, Re-Imagining the Museum presents a vital tool in the study of museum practice.
Re-Imagining the Museum presents new interpretations of museum history and contemporary museum practices.
Through a range of case studies from the UK, North America and Australia, Andrea Witcomb moves away from the idea that museums are always 'conservative' to suggest they have a long history of engaging with popular culture and addressing a variety of audiences. She argues that museums are key mediators between high and popular culture and between government, media practitioners, cultural policy-makers and museums professionals.
Analyzing links between museums and the media, looking at the role of museums in cities, and discussing the effects on museums of cultural policies, Re-Imagining the Museum presents a vital tool in the study of museum practice.
