01:30 PM to 03:20 PM MTWR
Thompson Hall 1017
Section Information for Summer 2014
This course will be an introduction to the history and practices of art museums, taking advantage of the superb museums in Washington, DC. Through our readings, discussions and visits, we will learn about museum history, operations, careers, ethical issues and current controversies. Readings will also introduce issues of cultural representation as expressed through museum exhibitions. The course will end with a consideration of international law regarding collecting, UNESCO’s World Heritage program, and cultural property management worldwide. During the course, class members will be required to get themselves to a selected group of local museums, galleries or exhibits four times, following assigned weekend itineraries.
This class fulfills a requirement for the Art History major, and fulfils the University General Education requirement for a synthesis course. Please note that as a synthesis course, it does not fulfill the University General Education requirement for Arts.
*Students taking this course as ARTH 594 will be expected to do a research project and class presentation appropriate for graduate level work. *
Credits: 3
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
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