The Curator's Egg: The Evolution of the Museum Concept from the French Revolution to the Present Day

by Karsten Schubert

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Tracing the development of the museum concept from the opening of The Louvre to the launch of Tate Modern, this accessible and succinct publication explores the museum's role and evolution within society.

Encompassing curatorial, scholarly, political and cultural spheres, this volume addresses the concept of the museum from a variety of influences.

In the first section, Schubert looks at the complex history of the museum in specific...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1905464207

ISBN13:9781905464203

Release Date:February 2009

Publisher:Ridinghouse

Length:192 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 8.2"

Related Subjects

Art Arts, Music & Photography Education & Reference Museum Studies & Museology

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