Mannequins in Museums: Power and Resistance on Display

Book Overview

Mannequins in Museums is a collection of historical and contemporary case studies that examine how mannequins are presented in exhibitions and shows that, as objects used for storytelling, they are not neutral objects.

Demonstrating that mannequins have long histories of being used to promote colonialism, consumerism, and racism, the book shows how these histories inform their use. It also engages readers in a conversation about...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032036168
• ISBN13: 9781032036168
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"