The Discovery and Preservation of Art Chapter 2 Lesson 3

BELL RINGER DESCRIBE SENSORY PROPERTIES.

Archaeology Archaeology is the unearthing and study of evidence from past cultures which have been hidden from human eyes for centuries Most archaeological items are not discovered easily To discover if a place is worthy of digging cores are drilled to identify the materials under the surface All dirt must be sifted for tiny bits or pottery or jewelry Every item is catalogued, referenced and photographed Objects are dated by scientific means or by their historical associations

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Museums Many collections in the United States belong to the cities or counties or the nation Most often these collections were built from gifts of art donated or loaned by individuals or groups of people Often owners of individual collections buy or build their own museums, fill them with their own collections, and open the doors to visitors The primary function of museums is to display works of art for the enjoyment of viewers and students of art and culture.

Museums Purpose Education is of the greatest concern Some museums do special exhibits A program of art restoration and repair is essential to most large museums Museums control humidity and temperature so valuable works of art on wood or canvas do not dry out or age too rapidly Light can be controlled to reduce fading

Pictures of Museums Established 1872, the Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest museum in Japan. The museum’s collections focus on ancient Japanese art and Asian art along the Silk Road. There is also a large collection of Greco- Buddhist art

Pictures of Museums Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Pictures of Museums Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia is a massive museum of art and culture showing the highlights of a collection of over 3 million items spanning the globe. A popular tourist attraction, the Hermitage is truly one of the best museums in the world, with an imposing setting displaying priceless works by Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Michealangelo, Reubens and more. The collections occupy a large complex of six historic buildings including the Winter Palace, a former residence of Russian emperors.tourist attraction

How we Study art To grasp the various aspects of art, we can break its study in to four components – Aesthetics our own personal response to works of art – Art history Provides the setting and context for a work of art – Art Production is the creation of art; this requires tools media and technical ability – Art Criticism is analysis; it is explaining and judging works of art

TICKET OUT THE DOOR What is the main purpose of museum.