Why the museum matters /
Weiss, Daniel H.
Why the museum matters / Daniel H. Weiss. - viii, 194 pages ; 21 cm. - Why X matters . - Why X matters. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ancient antecedents - Reinvention - The American experiment - A place of consequence - A forum for ideas - An enterprise for community - A source of identity and connection - Evolving mission/preserving values - Museums for a new generation.
"A powerful reflection on the universal art museum, considering the values critical to its history and anticipating its evolving place in our cultural future. Art museums have played a vital role in our culture, drawing on Enlightenment ideals in shaping ideas, advancing learning, fostering community, and providing spaces of beauty and permanence. In this thoughtful and often personal volume, Daniel H. Weiss contemplates the idea of the universal art museum alongside broad considerations about the role of art in society and what defines a cultural experience. The future of art museums is far from secure, and Weiss reflects on many of the difficulties these institutions face, from their financial health to their collecting practices to the audiences they engage to ensuring freedom of expression on the part of artists and curators. In grappling with these challenges, Weiss sees a solution in shared governance. His tone is one of optimism as he looks to a future where the museum will serve a greater public while continuing to be a steward of culture and a place of discovery, discourse, inspiration, and pleasure. This poignant questioning and affirmation of the museum explores our enduring values while embracing the need for change in a rapidly evolving world."--Publisher's description.
9780300259353 0300259352
2022937292
Art museums.
Art and society.
ART / Criticism & Theory.
Art museums.
Distinguished Visitor Max Beckmann Distinguished Visitor Marina Kellen French Distinguished Visitor Class of Fall 2023 Class of Spring 2019
N410 / .W45 2022
Why the museum matters / Daniel H. Weiss. - viii, 194 pages ; 21 cm. - Why X matters . - Why X matters. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ancient antecedents - Reinvention - The American experiment - A place of consequence - A forum for ideas - An enterprise for community - A source of identity and connection - Evolving mission/preserving values - Museums for a new generation.
"A powerful reflection on the universal art museum, considering the values critical to its history and anticipating its evolving place in our cultural future. Art museums have played a vital role in our culture, drawing on Enlightenment ideals in shaping ideas, advancing learning, fostering community, and providing spaces of beauty and permanence. In this thoughtful and often personal volume, Daniel H. Weiss contemplates the idea of the universal art museum alongside broad considerations about the role of art in society and what defines a cultural experience. The future of art museums is far from secure, and Weiss reflects on many of the difficulties these institutions face, from their financial health to their collecting practices to the audiences they engage to ensuring freedom of expression on the part of artists and curators. In grappling with these challenges, Weiss sees a solution in shared governance. His tone is one of optimism as he looks to a future where the museum will serve a greater public while continuing to be a steward of culture and a place of discovery, discourse, inspiration, and pleasure. This poignant questioning and affirmation of the museum explores our enduring values while embracing the need for change in a rapidly evolving world."--Publisher's description.
9780300259353 0300259352
2022937292
Art museums.
Art and society.
ART / Criticism & Theory.
Art museums.
Distinguished Visitor Max Beckmann Distinguished Visitor Marina Kellen French Distinguished Visitor Class of Fall 2023 Class of Spring 2019
N410 / .W45 2022