Inspiring Minds though Authentic Objects and Experiences.

The article discusses the need for art educators to reassert the special power of a museum's authentic object and experiences to move and inspire students and visitors in the age of digitization and mechanical reproduction. It suggests that museum educators and professionals should cultivate student...

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Publicado en:Confluence: The Journal of Graduate Liberal Studies Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 102 - 120
Autor principal: SMITH, M. CARMEN
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs Spring2010
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Sumario:The article discusses the need for art educators to reassert the special power of a museum's authentic object and experiences to move and inspire students and visitors in the age of digitization and mechanical reproduction. It suggests that museum educators and professionals should cultivate students and visitors' appreciation for the incomparable value of interacting with real art objects. The article also recommends that liberal studies should explore the connections between works of art and course content and collaborate with museum education people.