Re-Imagining the Museum

Beyond the Mausoleum

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, Reference & Language, Reference
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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.

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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.

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