Art History 392X - S- Museum Studies

Introduction to museum methods and practices. Issues such as the role of museums in society, the development of col-lections, conservation, curatorial and registrarial responsibilities, museum management, public relations, funding, ethics, and the production of exhibitions and catalogs. Includes field trips to area museums.

This course is taught in the format of an upper-level graduate seminar with a substantial reading load, but undergrads of advanced standing are welcome to participate.