Publisher's Synopsis
1. A helpful checklist on how to prepare for a museum visit, including a list of what to bring to museum, a summary of what to look for and take note of while there, and a tally of the various forms of analysis 2. An exploration of the many services a museum offers as part of the greater community through an in-depth look at several important regional museums across the United States a. The Toledo Museum of Art, OH - Architectur b. The High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA - Histor c. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX - Sense of Heritag d. The Tucson Museum of Art, AZ - Expanding Our Cultural Tradition e. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY - The Museum as Art Histor f. The Birmingham Museum of Art, AL - Public Outreac g. The J. Paul Getty Museum of Los Angeles, CA - Educational Outreac h. The Portland Art Museum, OR - Collections of Special Significanc i. The Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN - Collections of Special Significanc j. The P'rez Art Museum, Miami, FL - Museums and the Wider World
