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Theorizing Archaeological Museum Studies is an attempt to reconnect archaeological practice, the theoretical richness of archaeology, and museum studies. The book therefore embraces both the practical aspects of archaeology and empirical studies in museums in order to rethink what happens when an artefact changes into an exhibit.
List of contents
Part I. Artefacts; 1. Artefacts in Archaeological Terminology; 2. The Facets of Artefacts; 3. Redefining Artefacts;
Part II. Exhibits; 4. The Acropolis Museum: Artefacts between Reconstruction and Experience; 5. Museo dell'Ara Pacis: Artefacts between Research and Art;
Part III. Artefacts as Exhibits; 6. Prosthetic Archaeology; 7. The Preposterous Art of Archaeology; 8. The Archaeology of All (Living) Things;
Conclusion: Towards a Critical Archaeological Museum
About the author
Monika Stobiecka is an art historian, archaeologist and assistant professor at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, University of Warsaw, Poland. Her scholarly interests range from digital and theoretical archaeology to critical museum and heritage studies.
Summary
Theorizing Archaeological Museum Studies is an attempt to reconnect archaeological practice, the theoretical richness of archaeology, and museum studies. The book therefore embraces both the practical aspects of archaeology and empirical studies in museums in order to rethink what happens when an artefact changes into an exhibit.
