By examining some of the historical developments of museums in general, or certain types of museums in particular, consider how the current role of museums relates to the earlier institutional forms. Have museums become broader or more limited institutions?

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  1. Museum History and Background

 

By examining some of the historical developments of museums in general, or certain types of museums in particular, consider how the current role of museums relates to the earlier institutional forms. Have museums become broader or more limited institutions?

 

  1. Collecting

What criteria do collectors use in assessing the authenticity of an object? How are objects sometimes created, presented or altered in order to meet those criteria? Are there different criteria for museum collection and the individual collection?

 

  1. Conservation and Curation

 Is it important to preserve material culture and what considerations should curators use when deciding whether to preserve an object or not?

Note: question 1 and 2 are 400 words and 3 is 200 words

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