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Civilizing the museum :the collected writings of Elaine Heumann Gurian

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Civilizing the museum :the collected writings of Elaine Heumann Gurian

Written over a thirty-five year career, the essays in Civilizing the Museum introduce students to the powerful, sometimes contested, and often unrealized notion that museums should welcome all because they house the collective memory of all.The twenty-two essays are organized around five main themes: * museum definitions* civic responsibility and social service* architectural spaces* exhibitions* spirituality and rationality.And these themes address the elements that would make museums more inclusive such as:* exhibition technique* space configurations* the personality of the director* the role of social service* power sharing* types of useums* the need for emotion humor and spirituality.Without abandoning the traditional museum processes, Gurian shows how museums can honor tradition whilst embracing the new.Enriched by her experience in groundbreaking museums, Gurian has provided a book that provokes thought, dialogue and action for students and professionals in the field to realize the inclusive potential of museums.

London ; New York

Routledge

2006

xix, 217 p.: 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN: 0415357624

Elaine Heumann Gurian

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Philosophy ، Museums

Social aspects ، Museums

، Museum exhibits

، Architectural design

Protection ، Cultural property

، Communication and culture

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Gurian, Elaine Heumann

AU

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