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9780415419222

Interpreting Art in Museums and Galleries

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415419222

  • ISBN10:

    0415419220

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2012-01-11
  • Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

In this carefully focussed book, Christopher Whitehead presents both a study of and guide to curatorial practices of art interpretation, including the manipulation of the physical display environment (e.g. exhibition design and lighting) and the production of supporting materials, from text panels to audioguides and interactives.Deeply practical, this book: reviews practices of and problems with interpreting historical and contemporary art considers the role and importance of art interpretation from a variety of viewpoints investigates the influence of other disciplines on interpretation shows the ways in which visitors interpret art and how this can both aid and inform understanding of curatorial practices creates frameworks and methodologies for the production of interpretation.Thoroughly researched with immediately practical applications, this valuable book will inform the practices of art curators and those studying the subject.

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