ART 4143 - Museums, Narratives & Memories

This course examines the history of museum and its practices worldwide and emphasizes the importance of museums in the creation of history and public memory through these practices. Thus, museum is discussed in relation to the passing time, the waning of civilizations, and nostalgia for the past as well as an element of local, ethnic, tribal, religious, and national identities. The course also examines how technology has changed certain museum practices and functions, through on-line virtual museums and digitalized many art historical collections that provide museum access to global audiences.

Credit Hours: 3

Enrollment Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.