Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 University Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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ARTH 355 - Museum Studies Practicum

3 hours
An investigation of the concept, workings, and theory of museum practice and a rare opportunity for behind-the-scenes visits to local museums for the purpose of debating the relevance, necessity, and effectiveness of different ways of exhibiting objects. Topics in this seminar-style discussion will include conservation, blockbuster exhibitions, racial divisions in museum attendance, exhibition styles, labeling of exhibited objects, art forgeries and theft, and the appropriation of cultural treasures from one nation to another. The final project will be to design an exhibition of the student’s choosing. $100 course fee to cover museum admissions and tour costs.

Listed also as AMST 355  

This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.



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