The Anatomy of a Museum: An Insider's Guide
Steven Miller, "The Anatomy of a Museum: An Insider's Guide"
English | ISBN: 1119237033, 1119237041 | 2017 | 288 pages | PDF | 2 MB
English | ISBN: 1119237033, 1119237041 | 2017 | 288 pages | PDF | 2 MB
Written by a museum professional and based on a course taught for many years, The Anatomy of a Museum is an engaging and accessible volume that provides a unique insider s guide to what museums are and how they operate.
An insider s view of the rarefied world of the museum that provides a refreshing and unique account of the reality of the workings of museum life
The material has been successfully tested in a course that the author has taught for 14 years
Miller has extensive experience at all levels of museum work, from painting walls for exhibitions to museum directorship
Clearly and engagingly written, the book covers all the component parts and various disciplines of museum operations, and opinions and perspectives are drawn from a deep knowledge of the field
Includes useful pedagogical material, including questions, discussion topics, and a range of anecdotes