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The Museum Book : A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections

by Jan Mark
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The Museum Book : A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections - Thryft
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Discover the wonders behind museum collections.

"The Museum Book" provides an insightful glimpse into the world of museums, exploring the history and meaning behind these institutions. Through Jan Mark's collage-style art and in-depth analysis of different types of museums, readers will gain a greater appreciation for the important role museums play in preserving our past and understanding our present. A must-read for anyone who loves museums or is curious about the stories behind their collections.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Museum Book : A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections

by Jan Mark
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ISBN: 9781406319729
Authors: Jan Mark
Publisher: Walker Childrens Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 79 readers)

Description

A paperback edition of this unique and fascinating guide exploring everything from the history of museums, to the very meaning of the word 'museum', illustrated with incredible collage-style art. Suppose you went into a museum and you didn't know what it was. From the first sentence of this brilliant book, Jan Mark inspires us to think. She muses on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums (cabinets, buildings, villages, towns), on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. She examines the Elgin Marbles (saved or stolen?), famous fakes, the dodo, and some great collectors. Stylish collages brilliantly capture the essence of the highly readable and thought-provoking text - as well as the timeless wonders of museums. Companion volume to "The Time Book" also publishing in paperback this month.
 

Discover the wonders behind museum collections.

"The Museum Book" provides an insightful glimpse into the world of museums, exploring the history and meaning behind these institutions. Through Jan Mark's collage-style art and in-depth analysis of different types of museums, readers will gain a greater appreciation for the important role museums play in preserving our past and understanding our present. A must-read for anyone who loves museums or is curious about the stories behind their collections.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.