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    Jewish Museum Reflection

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    notes. Art has always been one of those things I always thought I wouldn’t really understand. As a kid‚ I always wanted to draw but I soon realized how awful my cartoons were and gave up drawing‚ I did not really think art was for me. Viewing the Unorthodox exhibit at the Jewish museum was one of the first times I actually went to just observe art rather than look and move on. It was a great experience‚ I really liked all of the artworks but there were three from the exhibit that really stood out

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    LACMA Museum Essay

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    The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is known for its diverse collections of art and artifacts that characterize the civilization throughout time. The Los Angeles Museum of History‚ Science‚ and Art was where LACMA first developed in 1910. In 1965 LACMA became its own institution‚ placing further emphasis solely in art. In 1976 the museum opened the first exhibition dedicated to the compositions of black artists from 1750 to 1950. There are historically collected art‚ dating as far back as before

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    Virtual Museum Tour

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    Virtual Museum Tour: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Natasha Rodas Community College of Denver Virtual Museum Tour: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History On September 22‚ 2013‚ I virtually visited the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History located in Washington‚ D.C.‚ USA. It is one of the widest known museums in the United States and has many themes related to Natural History. The virtual tour is relatively easy to maneuver and provides many

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    Boston Museum Essay

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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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    Msheireb Museum Analysis

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    Introduction- Msheireb Museums located in the Msheireb properties in downtown Doha. This museum is built over historic heritage houses which were renovated and converted into the museum. The aim of this museum is to “reveal unique aspects of Qatar’s cultural and social development and inspire to create trusted environments in which the people of Qatar will engage‚ converse‚ and exchange thoughts about both their past and their future” (Msheireb Museums booklet). This museum is divided among four historic

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    Mississippi Museum Essay

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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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    that is unknown to me culturally‚ nationally‚ and socially. The purpose of my observation is to better understand my class partner‚ Mike Pietrusinski‚ and how this aspect of his life reflects in his persona as well as being able to experience something out of my comfort zone. The location Mike chose to take me was the Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the date was March 21‚ 2017. Mike introduced me to the museum due to the connection and significance that it has for him and

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    In the first museum‚ there were 11 galleries all in all including the old House of Representatives session hall that showed 2 big paintings‚ one being Juan Luna’s famous Spolarium. The 1st gallery featured the Philippines religious art from the 17th to 19th century. It contained various paintings‚ carvings and images of saints or santos. Some displays were damaged but it naturally came from its old age and is not a problem in viewing. The 2nd gallery featured the historical political events that

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    Museums have long served a purpose as cultural staples. For every museum‚ big and small‚ careful consideration is used in selecting its contents. When securing new items for a museum‚ it is most important to consider public appeal‚ educational value‚ and cost-effectiveness. What makes a museum different from a billionaire’s private collection is patronage. Thus‚ a museum must be able to attract visitors interested in its displays. This captivation of interest should be for the purpose of entertainment

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    Balboa Park Museum

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    Jessica Carrasco August 9‚ 2010 Art 100 – 40676 The Timken Museum‚ Balboa Park The Timken Museum is located in Balboa Park. The museum is permanently displaying Putnam Foundation Collection. This specific collection contains art work spanning from old American art to Russian Icons from the Moscow and Novgorad schools. I found that of the Italian pieces‚ the first that I enjoyed is Luca Carlevarij’s oil painting of The Piazzetta at Venice displays great depth and the dimensions. Because of

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