Beginning with a brief look at the history of the British Museum, its collections and resources, the core of this book is a series of chapters describing what goes on behind the scenes in the main areas of museum activity, from temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries, to less visible activities such as scientific research and archaeological excavation, and children's events and the sharing of expertise. In each chapter the authors give a general overview enlivened by brief contributions from individuals drawn from all ...
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Beginning with a brief look at the history of the British Museum, its collections and resources, the core of this book is a series of chapters describing what goes on behind the scenes in the main areas of museum activity, from temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries, to less visible activities such as scientific research and archaeological excavation, and children's events and the sharing of expertise. In each chapter the authors give a general overview enlivened by brief contributions from individuals drawn from all parts of the Museum who describe their own particular jobs or projects. Speaking for themselves from their own experience are curators and fundraisers, conservators and photographers, educators and children. The final chapter looks to the future, with major building projects and new forms of electronic communication set to change forever the traditional roles of many cultural institutions around the world.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Fine. Sml 4to. 128pp, index, 62 bw ills. Or pictorial card. As new. A look behind the scenes at one of the world's greatest musuems starting with a brief look at its collections and resources. Then describes what goes into preparing temporary exhibitions and permanent displays. Other chapters highlight less visible activities such as research, conservation and archaeological excavation, to school events and sharing expertise.