In a society where split-second decisions about the value of things
are grounded on how they look, museum visitors are often drawn to
visually striking or iconic objects. This book investigates the
question of the treatment of items on display in museums which are
less conspicuous but potentially just as important as the striking
objects, arguing that it is important to show that all objects
illustrate potentially interesting cultural contexts and content.
The authors explore the disciplines of architecture, design,
cognitive science and museology and offer a methodology by which
the quality of museum exhibitions can be judged from a
visitor-centred perspective. They provide new insights into the
visitor-object encounter and the relationship between visitors,
objects and museums. In addition the book offers a set of useful
practical tools for museum professionals - for audience research,
evaluating museum displays, and for designing new galleries and
striking exhibitions. Richly illustrated with photos and diagrams,
and based on studies of famous galleries in world-renowned museums,
the book will be essential reading for all those concerned with
creating effective exhibitions in museum.
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