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Fri, 1 Aug 1997 22:39:44 GMT |
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<<The best curators
(not just in the collections area, but in research and exhibitions as
well)
I have met are generalists, and know enough to do basic research and >> I
think you can draw an analogy with the current discussion in
education-should a math(science, French etc) teacher be an excellent
teacher or have excellent knowledge of mathematics? The answer is both,
of course, but that may not be an option. Likewise, should a curator be
trained in "museum science" or should a curator be expert in subject
matter? Again, the answer should be both but, I feel, not an option with
many young professionals in history museums and sites. I think natural
history museums and major art museums have avoided this pitfall, for the
most part.
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