Art History 350 - Sem: Museum Studies

Spring
2013
01
4.00
Nancy Noble

TH 01:15PM-04:05PM

Mount Holyoke College
82829
Art 221
nnoble@mtholyoke.edu
The course provides an intensive investigation of art museum history, missions, practices, and current issues. Topics include: the ideology and practice of exhibitions from initial concept through installation; components that influence meaning and interpretation of displays of art; the challenges of controversial subject matter and censorship; developing diverse audiences for the 21st century; and, the theories, practices, and ethics of assembling museum collections.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.