The Italian museum scene “Pro Spectatore” Bologna March 2004 Margherita Sani - IBC
Factors for orientating onesef
1. Definition of “museum”
Definition of “museum” Italy and the UK
Is a definition important?
2. Norms and rules
2. Italy: Norms and rules
The Italian anomaly
The 1990’s
Changes in the legislative framework
Changes in the legislative framework
Does legislation really matter?
3. The figures
Figures can be misleading...
“An open air museum”
The peculiarity of the Italian museum context
4. The actors
4. The main actors in Italy
5. The existence of a museum policy
Museum policy in Italy
6. Status and role of the profession
7. Existence of an accreditation system
The accreditation system 2004
Further work...