This paper will discuss the formal aspects and the museum presentation of the following two pieces: first the Bronze statue of Artemis and a deer from Greece during the 1st century B.C- 1st Century A.D during the Late Hellenistic period‚ and second Demedji and Hennutsen from Egypt during 2465-2438 B.C. The Bronze statue of Artemis and a deer is located in the Northern end of Gallery 162‚ which contains Greek and Roman Art. The statue of Demedji and Hennutsen is located in the Southern end of Gallery
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the University of Mississippi Museum in Oxford‚ Ms in the exhibition Apocrypha. Apocrypha translates to “hidden writings” and it is editable in Lotts work. Many of the artworks on display are crafted of materials gathered in Mississippi. These materials appear old‚ torn‚ and trash‚ but Lott sees them as pieces of a story just waiting to be told. They were once someones procession who lost them or got rid of them‚ and they were found and granted a
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Collection remains the predominant reason for many a museum’s existence. Most museums collect because they believe that objects are important and evocative survival of human civilization worthy of careful study and powerful educational impact. They carefully preserve their holdings as to transmit important information to the present generation and posterity. Art museums are said to concentrate on beauty and their mission is often defined as the direct transmission of the artist’s aesthetic understanding
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Philadelphia museum of art is among the largest art museums in the United States. It is located along the west side of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The museum was established in 1876 and stocks more than 227‚000 objects. There are over 200 galleries that span over 2000 years. Each year the Museum puts on 25 or more exhibitions‚ an example being Salvador Dali. The main building of the museum is visited by more than 800‚000 people annually. This museum was not always an art museum. It began as a
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Museums have for the past century represented a house of knowledge. Whether it is contemporary art or historical documentation‚ the purpose of a museum is to preserve and present history while simultaneously enlightening the public. With that in mind‚ it is vital for a curator to keep in consideration several contributing factors ranging from purpose to authenticity when choosing a new work of art to add to a collection. Firstly the curator‚ who is in charge of the museum‚ must be able to achieve
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was the director of the Museum of Fine Arts‚ Boston during this time period of change within the Contemporary Wing. In a PR Newswire Malcolm Rogers addressed the upcoming changes to the museum: ’The designs embody an architectural statement that is not only intensely beautiful but also innovative and precisely functional. The architects have responded magnificently to the needs of the Museum. Their designs will stimulate a revitalized visitor experience within the Museum as well as a greater connection
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The Grammy Museum is situated at the corner of W. Olympic Blvd and Figueroa Street in the Los Angeles Live District. It is opened throughout the week from 1030 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during weekdays and 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. on weekdays. The museum is widely known for its tremendous efforts in paying tribute to the rich cultural history of music. It is a 21st century museum focused on celebrating and exploring legacies of all types of music‚ the technology of music recording and the entire creative
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The Ringling Museum is located in Sarasota‚ Florida consisted of the Museum of Art and the Circus Museum. Being in The Ringling museum was a good experience because it was captivating and informative about how the Ringling Brothers started their circus. It was incredible to know that this museum actually started in Sarasota‚ Florida which is not far from where I reside. Everyone who visits can go through both the art and circus museums‚ which are filled with several art pieces‚ photographs‚ and information
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Cummer Museum I thought‚ "This is going to be boring. How can I write a paper on just art?" However‚ after my visit‚ I found there were more things to write about than I had imagined. I come from Washington‚ D.C. and I’m used to visiting museums but I had never seen one with so many different kinds of artwork. From various oil paintings and ancient sculptures to modern photography and ceramic figures. There was even a beautiful garden to enjoy. According to literature‚ the Cummer Museum is the
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Fieldwork assignment #2: Museum Ethnography I have always been interested in Japanese culture and traditions‚ so for my museum ethnography assignment I visited the American Museum of Natural History‚ where I chose the Stout Hall of Asian Peoples for further analyzing. Japanese culture is a very unique one‚ which differs from others; anthropologists refer to it as “a style”. There are a lot of interesting exhibits in the wing I chose; they all have different stories to tell. It was impossible to
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