Interesting.  I guess I wonder if these web sites would/could be
accessible from public libraries or are we assuming that the future
foresees everyone being connected in some way, shape or form.  I agree
that it makes sense but is it practical?



Psyche Williams
University of Maryland, College Park

On Mon, 4 Dec 1995, HNEEDHAM wrote:

> Many curators in art galleries and museums feel that the more text you add to
> the labels attached to paintings, sculpture, etc., the more you detract from
> the aesthetic experience of examining/enjoying the art.
>
> Carolyn's suggestion would not only provide the visitor with a useful pre-visi
t
> experience (and knowledge) but would also allow the person AT the
> gallery/museum to obtain information in depth at the time of the visit, WITHOU
T
> having to attach great gobs of text to the art objects (or any other kind of
> museum artifact, for that matter).
>
> Makes sense to me, Carolyn!
>
> Harry Needham
> Canadian Museum of Civilization
>