An excerpt from another list that might be of interest to this one ... ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- To: MNHAN063--SIVM felicia Date: 15 Jan 97 14:05:01 EST From: "S. R. HOWARTH" <[log in to unmask]> To: BlindCopyReceiver:;@compuserve.com Subject: Art Brief Message-ID: <[log in to unmask]> The Art Brief Number 19, January 14, 1997 PUBLICATION OF MANUAL ON EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS LONDON--The Stationery Office for the Museums and Galleries Commission of the UK is publishing a manual on how to maximize the learning potential of museum exhibitions for all visitors. The goal of the book is to encourage students of museology and people responsible for setting up displays to think more carefully about the educational objectives and potential. The book is unique in combining learning theory with consideration of the needs of different museum audiences and more practical information about setting up displays. Eight sections deal with educational objectives; learning theories; visitors' needs and characteristics; disabled visitors' requirements; exhibition planning; data from relevant and innovative case studies; the theoretical and practical aspects of text and labeling; and evaluation of impact and effectiveness. The book has been edited by Gail Durbin, Head of Gallery Education at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The publication is available in paperback, 260 pages for 22.50 pounds. ISBN 0 11 290552 8. Books may be ordered by telephone +44 171/ 873 9090; fax +44 171 / 873 8200. ---------------------- Back issues of the ArtBrief can be found on our Web site at : http://www.netcom.com/~the-iaa/artbrief.html The ARTBRIEF is published by: THE HUMANITIES EXCHANGE, PO BOX 1608, LARGO, FL 33779 c Tel: 813-581-7328; Fax 813-585-6398 e-mail: [log in to unmask] L'ECHANGE CULTUREL, BP 152, 68003 COLMAR CEDEX, FRANCE The Humanities Exchange, a non-profit museum service organization, is also the publisher of the Traveling Exhibition Database, and Artworld Europe. Our web page is located at http://www.artworld-europe.org Editor/Director: S. R. Howarth