Thresholds: Spring, 1995 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Edward Eigen

 
9781333784843: Thresholds: Spring, 1995 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book provides a unique lens through which to understand the rise and development of museums, spaces that have become emblematic of cultural preservation. Beginning with their humble origins as personal studies and royal treasuries, the author traces the transformation of museums into the distinct and largely autonomous institutions they are today. By examining the evolving relationship between these institutions and the objects they house, the author uncovers the complex interplay between knowledge, display, and the construction of cultural heritage. As museums moved from private palaces to public spaces, they gradually shed their contemplative aura and became places of education and entertainment. By exploring this transition, this book sheds light on the ways in which our understanding of history, art, and culture has been shaped by the spaces in which we encounter them.

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ISBN 10:  0267907532 ISBN 13:  9780267907533
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