Museum Of Arch And Anthro Flashcards
1
Q
What does it represent?
A
A colonial legacy
2
Q
How does it preserve objects?
A
Displays in cases refreshed every so often - light can be restricted. Possible as ~1% of objects on display at one time
Museum staff monitor conditions
3
Q
What happened in 2012 renovation?
A
New ground floor gallery
Temporary exhibition space
Shop
Proper front door
4
Q
Year built
A
1913
5
Q
How has its function changed?
A
Was a space intended to summarise human world, now a space for the exchange of ideas
6
Q
Who visits?
A
Everyone
7
Q
Why are visitors to gallery tracked to see movement through space?
A
No linear route so difficult to direct visitors round it
Important so to know how to arrange collection
8
Q
How is it lit?
A
Ground floor - darker - artificially lit
Upper floor - natural light
