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Museums Matter

- In Praise of the Encyclopedic Museum

About Museums Matter

The concept of an encyclopedic museum was born of the enlightenment, a manifestation of European society's growing belief that the spread of knowledge, promotion of intellectual inquiry, and trust in individual agency were crucial to human development and the future of a rational society. This title takes us on a brief tour of the modern museum.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226100913
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 164
  • Published:
  • March 14, 2018
  • Dimensions:
  • 141x217x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 208 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of Museums Matter

The concept of an encyclopedic museum was born of the enlightenment, a manifestation of European society's growing belief that the spread of knowledge, promotion of intellectual inquiry, and trust in individual agency were crucial to human development and the future of a rational society. This title takes us on a brief tour of the modern museum.

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