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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group UK

ISBN-100711254567

ISBN-139780711254565

eBay Product ID (ePID)11038699587

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Book TitleMuseum : from Its Origins to the 21st Century

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

TopicBuildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Museum Studies

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, Art, Architecture

AuthorOwen Hopkins

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight81.4 Oz

Item Length12.3 in

Item Width10.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal069.09

SynopsisPacked with stunning imagery and featuring the world's most celebrated cultural institutions, architectural historian and museum curator Owen Hopkins looks at the fascinating history of The Museum ., Visited by millions around the world every year, discover the untold story of the history of the institution of the museum, one of mankind's most essential creations. Using examples of the greatest cultural institutions to shape the narrative, this book outlines the history of the museum movement , tracking the evolution from princely collections in Europe and the Enlightenment's classically inspired temples of curiosities, via the public museums of the late nineteenth century, on to today's global era of iconic buildings designed by the world's leading architects . Over the course of five chapters filled with stunning imagery that highlights the beauty of these venerated buildings, the origins of key institutions are revealed , including: Louvre Metropolitan Museum of Art British Museum Tate Modern Hermitage Guggenheim Smithsonian Institute Acropolis Museum Also outlined are the motivations of the architects, curators and patrons who have shaped how we experience the modern museum, a cast that includes names such as King George II , Napoleon , Henry Clay Frick , Peggy Guggenheim , Andrew Carnegie , Alfred Barr , Frank Lloyd Wright , Le Corbusier , Frank Gehry , Richard Rogers , Nicholas Serota and Zaha Hadid . By examining how these venues became intrinsic to our shared cultural experience , analysing the changing roles they play in society and questioning what the future holds in a digital age, this book is for anyone who has stood in awe at the spectacle of a museum ., Packed with stunning imagery and featuring the world's most celebrated cultural institutions, architectural historian and museum curator Owen Hopkins looks at the fascinating history of the museum., Packed with stunning imagery and featuring the world's most celebrated cultural institutions, architectural historian and museum curator Owen Hopkins looks at the fascinating history of the museum. Visited by millions around the world every year, discover the untold story of the museum, one of mankind's most essential creations. Using examples of the greatest cultural institutions to shape the narrative, this book outlines the history of the museum movement, tracking the evolution from princely collections in Europe and the Enlightenment's classically inspired temples of curiosities, via the public museums of the late nineteenth century, on to today's global era of iconic buildings designed by the world's leading architects. Over the course of five chapters filled with stunning imagery that highlights the beauty of these venerated buildings, the origins of key institutions are revealed, including: - Louvre - Metropolitan Museum of Art - British Museum - Tate Modern - Hermitage - Guggenheim - Smithsonian Institute - Acropolis Museum Also outlined are the motivations of the architects, curators and patrons who have shaped how we experience the modern museum, a cast that includes names such as King George II, Napoleon, Henry Clay Frick, Peggy Guggenheim, Andrew Carnegie, Alfred Barr, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Courbusier, Frank Gehry, Richard Rogers, Nicholas Serota and Zaha Hadid. By examining how these venues became intrinsic to our shared cultural experience, analysing the changing roles they play in society and questioning what the future holds in a digital age, this book is for anyone who has stood in awe at the spectacle of a museum.

LC Classification NumberAM5