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Museums are more interested in corporate sponsorship than public support.
Museums are more interested in corporate sponsorship than public support.
True (A)
Museums only aim to educate visitors, not entertain them.
Museums only aim to educate visitors, not entertain them.
False (B)
The "white cube" display style prioritizes the art itself, minimizing distractions.
The "white cube" display style prioritizes the art itself, minimizing distractions.
True (A)
The "masterpiece hang" display method is organized chronologically.
The "masterpiece hang" display method is organized chronologically.
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Museum gift shops are primarily for education.
Museum gift shops are primarily for education.
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Period rooms intend to fully immerse visitors in the past.
Period rooms intend to fully immerse visitors in the past.
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Museums are increasingly creating displays that challenge viewers' assumptions about the art.
Museums are increasingly creating displays that challenge viewers' assumptions about the art.
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The "intervention display" emphasizes the museum's collection over individual artworks.
The "intervention display" emphasizes the museum's collection over individual artworks.
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Sculptors are usually displayed on the ceiling to enhance the viewing experience.
Sculptors are usually displayed on the ceiling to enhance the viewing experience.
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The exhibition strategies include thematic and chronological arrangements.
The exhibition strategies include thematic and chronological arrangements.
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The Musee de Cluny in Paris is known for its collection of modern art.
The Musee de Cluny in Paris is known for its collection of modern art.
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Period rooms in museums often focus exclusively on the artwork itself without surrounding decor.
Period rooms in museums often focus exclusively on the artwork itself without surrounding decor.
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Minimalism in exhibitions emphasizes plain white walls and strategic lighting to highlight the art.
Minimalism in exhibitions emphasizes plain white walls and strategic lighting to highlight the art.
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95 percent of museums were created before WW2.
95 percent of museums were created before WW2.
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Museums primarily serve to teach, preserve, and entertain.
Museums primarily serve to teach, preserve, and entertain.
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Collecting is the same as accumulating.
Collecting is the same as accumulating.
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People collect items for sentimental reasons and memories.
People collect items for sentimental reasons and memories.
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The UCSB museum is open to visitors on weekends after midterms.
The UCSB museum is open to visitors on weekends after midterms.
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All objects in a collection must be displayed together for classification.
All objects in a collection must be displayed together for classification.
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Visitors need to pay $20 to enter the MOXI museum.
Visitors need to pay $20 to enter the MOXI museum.
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The intent behind collecting is irrelevant to its process.
The intent behind collecting is irrelevant to its process.
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The minimalism in art suits modern works.
The minimalism in art suits modern works.
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Pawnee earth lodge is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Pawnee earth lodge is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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Public exhibitions are designed to attract a broad audience.
Public exhibitions are designed to attract a broad audience.
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Security measures in museums have become less significant over time.
Security measures in museums have become less significant over time.
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The majority of people were excluded from museums during the Progressive Era.
The majority of people were excluded from museums during the Progressive Era.
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The treasures of Tutankhamun were displayed in Boston in 1963.
The treasures of Tutankhamun were displayed in Boston in 1963.
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Fred Wilson's work titled 'Making the Museum' was created in 1992.
Fred Wilson's work titled 'Making the Museum' was created in 1992.
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Cameras and fences are part of modern security measures in museums.
Cameras and fences are part of modern security measures in museums.
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The Enlightenment occurred during the 19th century.
The Enlightenment occurred during the 19th century.
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Multicultural DEIA initiatives focus solely on art exhibitions without community engagement.
Multicultural DEIA initiatives focus solely on art exhibitions without community engagement.
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Docents at museums provide knowledge and explanations to visitors.
Docents at museums provide knowledge and explanations to visitors.
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The Louvre Museum's pyramid was designed by architect L.M. in 1980.
The Louvre Museum's pyramid was designed by architect L.M. in 1980.
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Rembrandt painted the artwork 'Abduction of Europa' in 1632.
Rembrandt painted the artwork 'Abduction of Europa' in 1632.
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Museum education programming includes only formal tour programs.
Museum education programming includes only formal tour programs.
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The McDonald reading focuses on questioning traditional museum practices.
The McDonald reading focuses on questioning traditional museum practices.
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Islamic gallery rooms are featured in the Louvre Museum.
Islamic gallery rooms are featured in the Louvre Museum.
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Danielle Rice advocates for a strictly factual approach in museum education.
Danielle Rice advocates for a strictly factual approach in museum education.
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Burnham & Kai-Kee focus on conversation and open-ended questioning in their museum educational methods.
Burnham & Kai-Kee focus on conversation and open-ended questioning in their museum educational methods.
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Sophie Haigney supports the continued reliance on traditional volunteer docents without addressing issues of equity.
Sophie Haigney supports the continued reliance on traditional volunteer docents without addressing issues of equity.
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The narrative-based engagement strategy is most effective for smaller audiences.
The narrative-based engagement strategy is most effective for smaller audiences.
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The hybrid model proposed by some museums combines trained docents and paid educators.
The hybrid model proposed by some museums combines trained docents and paid educators.
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Moving towards a visitor-centered approach in museums does not require skilled facilitators.
Moving towards a visitor-centered approach in museums does not require skilled facilitators.
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Interpretive flexibility means providing a single point of access to knowledge in museum settings.
Interpretive flexibility means providing a single point of access to knowledge in museum settings.
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Museum professionals include roles such as curators, registrars, and conservators.
Museum professionals include roles such as curators, registrars, and conservators.
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Flashcards
Exhibition Strategies
Exhibition Strategies
Methods used to display art, such as thematic or chronological arrangements.
Period Rooms
Period Rooms
Spaces designed to reflect a specific historical era showcasing styles and artifacts of that time.
Salon Hang
Salon Hang
An exhibition style that mixes various artworks in a non-historical manner, often with close spacing.
Minimalism in Art Displays
Minimalism in Art Displays
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Natural Light in Galleries
Natural Light in Galleries
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Minimalism in Art
Minimalism in Art
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Blockbuster Exhibitions
Blockbuster Exhibitions
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Self-selective Audiences
Self-selective Audiences
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Museum Security Measures
Museum Security Measures
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Public Exhibitions Development
Public Exhibitions Development
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Fred Wilson's Contributions
Fred Wilson's Contributions
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Cultural Inclusivity
Cultural Inclusivity
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Museum Attendance
Museum Attendance
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Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate Sponsorship
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Outreach Solutions
Outreach Solutions
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Display Strategies
Display Strategies
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Audience Engagement
Audience Engagement
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Immersive Period Rooms
Immersive Period Rooms
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Changing Public Attitudes
Changing Public Attitudes
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Visitor-Centered Approach
Visitor-Centered Approach
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Interpretive Flexibility
Interpretive Flexibility
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Narrative-Based Engagement
Narrative-Based Engagement
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Burnham & Kai-Kee Method
Burnham & Kai-Kee Method
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Danielle Rice's Strategy
Danielle Rice's Strategy
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Role of Docents
Role of Docents
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Paid Educators
Paid Educators
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Collection Management
Collection Management
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Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism
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DEIA Initiatives
DEIA Initiatives
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Museum Education Programming
Museum Education Programming
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Visual Thinking Strategies
Visual Thinking Strategies
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Outreach Programs
Outreach Programs
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Islamic Gallery Room
Islamic Gallery Room
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Audience-Specific Exhibitions
Audience-Specific Exhibitions
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Holocaust Museum Docent
Holocaust Museum Docent
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Functions of Museums
Functions of Museums
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Purpose of Collecting
Purpose of Collecting
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Types of Museum Collections
Types of Museum Collections
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Sentimental Value in Collecting
Sentimental Value in Collecting
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Classification in Museums
Classification in Museums
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Collector's Cabinet
Collector's Cabinet
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Intentional Display
Intentional Display
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Role of Museums in Society
Role of Museums in Society
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Study Notes
Museum Functions and History
- Museums created after WWII primarily teach, preserve, and bring history alive. They also entertain and host public events.
- Museums were originally conceived for exhibiting art, displaying wealth, and studying artifacts.
Museum Types and Locations
- Private museum, contemporary arts (location not specified)
- UCSC Museum (location not specified)
- SBCC (location not specified)
- Westmont Museum (location not specified)
- Botanical gardens (location not specified)
- Moxi Museum - $20 (EBT accepted)
Wednesday Section (Art History 5B)
- Introduction to Museum Studies - TA: Iman Salty
- Instructor email: [email protected]
- Required materials: paper and pen
- Required attendance
- Handwritten notes
- Exit ticket
- Drop-in office hours: Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, Arts 2234
- Email: ARTHI-5B (section number)
Thursday 1/9/24 Lecture
- Collecting and classification (lecture topic)
Other Information
- Tuesday 1/7/25 Section (multiple topics discussed in this section, too many topics to summarize in bullet points alone)
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Explore the essential functions and history of museums in this quiz focused on Art History 5B. Learn about the different types of museums, their locations, and their roles in education and entertainment. Understand how museums have evolved since WWII while studying their classification and collecting practices.