Museum Anthrop:hist & Theory · Anthropology
A very comprehensive and in-depth structural understanding on the history of exhibition and major discussions within the field of museum anthropology.
This class focuses primarily on different theories of museum anthropology and on the history of anthropology as it relates to museums. The museum origins and history of museum anthropology, early collections practices, displaying cultures, new museology, indigenous and community museums, object biographies, decolonial approaches, worlds fairs, Franz Boas, and human remains in museums were all topics covered throughout the semester.
It was interesting to learn about the history of museums and how they are currently evolving and what the future of museums looks like in regards to collaboration, repatriation, representation, and environment.
various aspects of museum history and theory, its application to the modern world, and how we can imagine its future. critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills were utilized and improved upon throughout the course
New ways of looking into anthropological concepts through case studies from around the world
This class provided an excellent introduction to museum anthropology, and was organized around key themes to help students understand the major conversations happening in the field.
I learned about museology as a discipline—it's history and continued legacies through big topics, including 'new museology', object biographies, world fairs, and the idea of collecting. It's a really great introductory resource for those interested in the museum field, and a lot of the discussion topics are related (for better or for worse) to how museums function today. In addition to readings and a final term paper, each student is required to do a critical review on any museum, exhibition, or related museum topic, and to lead a discussion by formulating questions.
Inspiring ways of looking into anthropological concepts through case studies from around the world 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2022 Course: ANTHGR6352_001_2022_3-MUSEUMANTHROP:HIST&THEORY : ANTHGR6352_001_2022_3 - MUSEUM ANTHROP:HIST & THEORY Instructor: Brian Boyd
I learned about the history and practice of museum studies from its beginning up to present day and how it has changed and been interpreted by different groups of people.
Definetely how museums play intricate role in the dissemination of knowledge, how it gas shaped my own perception of cultures other than my own. How stereotypes are purpetuated and how there are moves toward dismantling such destructive ideology with museums.