Civilizing the Museum: Collected Writings of Elaine Heumann Gurian

by ElaineHeumannGurian (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $42.13

  Explores the possibilities for making museums more central and relevant to society. This collection of essays are organized around five themes: museum definitions; civic responsibility and social service; architectural spaces; exhibitions; and spirituality and rationality. It also shows how museums can honour tradition whilst embracing the new.