The Art Museum as Educator (eBook)

A Collection of Studies as Guides to Practice and Policy

Barbara Y. Newsom, Adele Z. Silver (Herausgeber)

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2023
University of California Press (Verlag)
978-0-520-30953-1 (ISBN)

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Art Museum Educator: A Collection of Studies as Guides to Practice and Policy is an essential resource for professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive exploration of museum education with a special focus on visual arts and art museums. Edited by Barbara Y. Newsom and Adele Z. Silver, this volume compiles reports and case studies that reveal the complexities and potential of educational programs within museum settings. While primarily concerned with art museums, the insights shared here are applicable across all types of museums, making it a valuable guide for those invested in improving museum education globally. This book stems from the work of the Council on Museums and Education in the Visual Arts, a group formed with the goal of understanding and enhancing museum education practices. With contributions from educators and experts across the country, the studies provide both a critical assessment of past successes and failures and a framework for future innovations in the field. By delving into the real-world challenges museum educators face and offering practical guidance, Art Museum Educator seeks to elevate the discourse, inspire new approaches, and help museums better serve their diverse audiences. This collection stands as a crucial reference for museum professionals looking to refine their educational strategies and for policymakers seeking to understand the vital role museums play in lifelong learning.

This title was originally published in 1978.
Art Museum Educator: A Collection of Studies as Guides to Practice and Policy is an essential resource for professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive exploration of museum education with a special focus on visual arts and art museums. E

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.12.2023
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Sammeln / Sammlerkataloge
• ISBN-10: 0-520-30953-7 / 0520309537
• ISBN-13: 978-0-520-30953-1 / 9780520309531