The Museum: From Its Origins to the 21st Century

by Owen Hopkins

Visited by millions around the world every year, discover the untold story of the history of the institution of the museum, one of mankind's most essential creations.

Using examples of the greatest cultural institutions to shape the narrative, this book outlines the history of the museum movement, tracking the evolution from princely collections in Europe and the Enlightenment's classically inspired temples of curiosities,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0711254567
• ISBN13: 9780711254565
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 5.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 9.9" x 12.1"