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The art museum in modern times

by Charles Saumarez Smith

This study explores how architecture, vision, and funding have transformed global art museums over the past eighty years. It examines how museum design shapes the visitor experience, looking at changes in exhibition organisation and the role of new architectural landmarks.

Accession 18281 ISBN 9780500022436 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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