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Museum Skepticism: A History of the Display of Art in Public Galleries

Paperback • 2006 • English

Museum Skepticism: A History of the Display of Art in Public Galleries

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In <i>Museum Skepticism</i>, art historian David Carrier traces the birth, evolution, and decline of the public art museum as an institution meant to spark democratic debate and discussion. Carrier contends that since the inception of the public art museum during the French Revolution, its development has depended on growth: on the expansion of collections, particularly to include works representing non-European cultures, and on the proliferation of art museums around the globe. Arguing that thi...Show more

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9780822336945

Published year

2006

Language

English

Original title

Museum Skepticism: A History of the Display of Art in Public Galleries

Format

Paperback

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