DESIGN OBJECTS AND THE MUSEUM

Brings together leading design historians, curators, educators and archivists to consider the place of contemporary design objects w ithin museums. Contributors draw on a wide range of 20th century abd contemporary examples from international museums to consider ho w design objects have been curated and displayed within and beyond the museum.Chapters are grouped into three tematic sections and e xplore museological practice and issues, the roles people play in creating meaning, and the challenge contemporary design has in pr oducing ...[Read more]