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Routledge Interpreting Objects and Collections - Museum Studies

Name: Routledge Interpreting Objects and Collections - Museum Studies
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Explore the complex relationship between people and material culture with Interpreting Objects and Collections. Part of the Leicester Readers in Museum Studies series, this volume brings together the most significant papers on the subject for the first time. It provides a deep look into why people collect things and how they relate to the physical items around them. The book is organized into clear sections to guide your study. The first section establishes the philosophical and historical context of object interpretation. It examines objects from several perspectives, including their role as historical documents, functioning material, and semiotic texts. You will also find research regarding the politics of objects and the specific methodologies used in object study. This text serves as a foundational resource for students, researchers, and museum professionals seeking to understand the meaning behind collections. By examining the theoretical frameworks of material culture, this book helps clarify how objects communicate meaning within a museum setting.

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Comprehensive collection of significant papers regarding the interpretation of objects and collections.

Explores the fundamental reasons why people collect items and how they relate to material culture.

Provides historical and philosophical context for understanding how objects are interpreted.

Analyzes objects through various lenses, including historical documents and semiotic texts.

Includes research on the methodology of object study and the politics involved with collections.

Part of the respected Leicester Readers in Museum Studies series by Routledge.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0415112885
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Exhibition & Collection Catalogs > Museums
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 October 1994
Listed Since: 08 February 2007

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