Gateways to Art Journal for Museum and Gallery Projects

by Dewitte, Debra J.; Larmann, Ralph M.; Shields, M. Kathryn

• ISBN13: 9780500292167
• ISBN10: 0500292167
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-09-24
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Summary

The Second Edition of the Museum Journal provides a ready- made format for this assignment and now features two sections: 1. A helpful checklist on how to prepare for a museum visit, including a list of what to bring to museum, a summary of what to look for and take note of while there, and a tally of the various forms of analysis. 2. An exploration of the many services a museum offers as part of the greater community through an in-depth look at several important regional museums across the United States. a. The Toledo Museum of Art, OH – Architecture b. The High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA – History c. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX – Sense of Heritage d. The Tucson Museum of Art, AZ – Expanding Our Cultural Traditions e. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY – The Museum as Art History f. The Birmingham Museum of Art, AL – Public Outreach g. The J. Paul Getty Museum of Los Angeles, CA – Educational Outreach h. The Portland Art Museum, OR – Collections of Special Significance i. The Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN – Collections of Special Significance j. The Pérez Art Museum, Miami, FL – Museums and the Wider World