ARTHIST 260A: Histories of the Museum: Collecting, Preserving, and Exhibiting Art (ARTHIST 460A)

Course Description

Museums have a history. This course questions how museums have shaped and been shaped by society, from their origins in early modern cabinets of curiosity to their contemporary transformation into virtual galleries and online exhibitions. Incorporating visits to Stanford's diverse collections, this seminar considers the histories of museums as public institutions and explores key concepts guiding the acquisition and display of art.