Museums and Design for Creative Lives

Museums and Design for Creative Lives explores the impact of economic imperatives on public museums and proposes alternative approaches to museum design that prioritize creative lives. It features 28 case studies of museum design across 70 years and offers strategies to counter the economization of museums and advocate for a more human-centered approach to museum making.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 308 pages
\n Publication date: 08 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Museums and Design for Creative Lives is a thought-provoking exploration that delves into the complex dynamics between economic imperatives and the shaping of public museums. It raises important questions about the sacrifices we make when we allow these imperatives to dictate our cultural institutions. At the same time, it considers the profound implications of these emerging museum realities. The book ambitiously seeks to answer the question: how can we design for creative lives?

To achieve this, it presents a comprehensive compilation of 28 case studies, spanning a remarkable 70 years, that showcase successful examples of museum design. These case studies delve into the spatial and social forms that constitute these remarkable successes, as well as the design methodologies employed to bring them to life. By re-activating a well-trodden history of progressive museum design, the book aims to raise awareness about the profound influence of built forms on our emotions, thoughts, and actions.

Furthermore, it offers valuable strategies and methods to actively counter the economization of museums and encourages museum makers to push beyond the confines of economic considerations. The author passionately advocates for a deeper understanding of the human history of museum making and encourages museum professionals to embrace design as a powerful resource in their work.

Museums and Design for Creative Lives will captivate a wide range of scholars and students, including those specializing in museum studies, gallery studies, heritage studies, arts management, communication, and architecture and design. It serves as a valuable resource for museum leaders and practitioners alike, providing insights and practical guidance for navigating the evolving landscape of cultural institutions.

\n Weight: 1002g\n
Dimension: 217 x 273 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367026189\n \n