On display: A Design Grammar for Museum Exhibitions

Abstract

The author considers the history, philosphy and strategy of exhibition design. However the core of the book is a grammar of exhibition design for use by museum professionals and those engaged in mounting cultural displays. It examines topic by topic materials that might need to be exhibited: armour, book, buildings, ceramics, coins, costume, prints, furniture, geological specimens, glass, stained glass, jewellery, manuscripts, models, natural history specimens, paintings, photographs, room settings, sculpture, stamps and banknotes, flat textiles, toys. It also discusses subject exhibitions. 4 appendices, 4 indexes, extensive bibliography. -- ICCROM -- ICCROM

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