The museum book
Title:
The museum book
Author:
Mark, Jan, 1943-2006
Holland, Richard, 1976-
ISBN:
9781844287499
Publication Information:
London : Walker, 2007
Physical Description:
51 p. : ill. ; 31 cm
General Note:
Includes index
Abstract:
Reflects on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums (cabinets, buildings, villages, towns), on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. This book examines the Elgin Marbles (saved or stolen?), famous fakes, the dodo, and some great collectors.
Subject:
| Museums -- Juvenile literature |
| Museums |
Summary:
Reflects on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums (cabinets, buildings, villages, towns), on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. This book examines the Elgin Marbles (saved or stolen?), famous fakes, the dodo, and some great collectors.