Contributors: Mariselda Tessarolo -- Ilaria Riccioni -- Ekaterina Shapinskaya -- Boris Stolyarov -- Raluca Levonian -- Elena Olesina -- Elena Polyudova -- Lyubov Vanyushkina -- Elena Korobkova -- Alla Boiko -- Natalia Kareeva -- Michelle Steen. Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
This volume explores the process of transformation that is affecting art museums and their role in the modern world. It considers art museums from the perspectives of their social disposition, pedagogical practices, and the education they offer. The book embraces modern perspectives as a part of the international process where museums' activities are transforming from the established traditional approach to more innovative methods, such as the digital environment, websites development, and social activities, among others. The volume is divided into three parts wherein museums are considered as agents of different spheres in society, pedagogy, and education ... It also features interviews with museum educators throughout the world in which they share their experience and vision on the questions presented here.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.