I am posting this question for an undergraduate student here at Babson College. Perhaps those of you involved with the design and installation of art exhibitions could recommend applicable literature or provide your own input. I am not absolutely certain what the student is asking so I hope that I am phrasing her question accurately. I believe that what she is after is the history and philosophy of art installations in both museums and domestic settings. The student is studying the business of interior design and has been thinking in terms of commissioning and/or selecting art to meet the dictates of a pre-existing space. The questions she has asked me to pose the professionals deal with the reverse; conforming the space to the art. "Basically I would like to know what criteria a curator might use when designing or setting up an exhibit. Does one criteria have precedence over another, for example is color more important than scale. Is there a logical process that has been 'established' or do they (curators) go with what seems right for the pieces in particular." Any references for the theory behind art installation and exhibit design would be appreciated. I think she might also be interested in the concepts behind site-specific pieces. Please send your replies to me directly. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Andrew Martinez Assistant Archivist & Exhibit Coordinator Babson College [log in to unmask]