ARTH4370 · Fine Arts
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
A study of the emergence of museums tracing their development from private collections of the classical and medieval periods to their present form as public institutions. Topics include: the museum's function in its social context; the role of museums in creating culture; how practices of visual and material culture are linked to constructing meaning; the constituency of museums and their educational mission; philosophy of installation and care of collections. The course will meet in the McMullen Museum; field trips to local museums.
Course experience
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Organization
4.9 / 5
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Challenge
4.8 / 5
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Attendance
4.7 / 5
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Assignments
4.9 / 5
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Weekly effort
~5
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Fall 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section