Contemporary Cultures of Display

Name: Contemporary Cultures of Display
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ISBN: 9780300077834

ISBN-10: 0300077831

ISBN-13: 9780300077834

Edition: 1999

Authors: Emma Barker

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Focusing on the place of art in contemporary culture, this discusses museums, galleries and exhibitions in Western Europe and the United States, encouraging readers to question and reflect on their own experiences as spectators.

Book details

List price: $37.50
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 9/10/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English



Preface


Introduction




The Changing Museum


Introduction




The modern art museum




The museum in a postmodern era: the Musee d'Orsay




The Sainsbury Wing and beyond: the National Gallery today




Exhibition-Ism


Introduction




Exhibitions of contemporary art




Exhibiting the canon: the blockbuster show




Africa on display: exhibiting art by Africans




Art in the Wider Culture


Introduction




The museum in the community: the new Tates




Heritage and the country house




Contemporary art in Ireland, part one: institutions, viewers and artists




Contemporary art in Ireland, part two: Alice Maher and Willie Doherty-location, identity and practice



Conclusion



Recommended reading


Index