This book examines the historical context of museums; their collections; and the objects that form them. Susan M. Pearce probes the psychological and social reasons that people collect and identifies three modes of collecting: collecting as souvenirs; as fetishes; and as systematic assemblages. She considers how museum professionals set policies of collection management; acquire; study; and exhibit objects; and make meaning of the objects in their care. Pearce also explores the ideological relationship between museums and their collections and the intellectual and social relationships of museums to the public.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Best Holocaust Memoir I have read.By stevenz59Samuel Bak is not only an amazingly talented artist; but he is also an excellent writer. The title Painted in Words describes this book very appropriately. The Holocaust experiences are literally imprinted into the canvas of the child Baks mind and described in this book in vivid detail. Each Holocaust survivor has an incredible story to tell; but an artist describes it in a manner unlike any one else can. While reading this book; I felt like I was transported inside of one Baks paintings. The stories are truly surreal. I highly recommend this book to everyone.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Un livre magnifique. Une existence mouvementeacute;e et dramatique; ...By CustomerUn livre magnifique. Une existencemouvementeacute;e et dramatique; demultiples moments cruels et tragiques.Et pourtant; une grand fortitude etreacute;silience. Merci Monsieur Bakdavoir partageacute; votre vie et; ainsi demieux vous connaicirc;tre. Simone Margolis0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Customerexcellent.
