(Blackwell Companions to Art History) 1st Edition
by Brad Buckley (Editor), John Conomos (Editor), Dana Arnold (Series Editor)
The definitive reference text on curation both inside and outside the museum
A Companion to Curation is
the first collection of its kind, assembling the knowledge and
experience of prominent curators, artists, art historians, scholars, and
theorists in one comprehensive volume. Part of the Blackwell Companion
series, this much-needed book provides up-to-date information and
valuable insights on the field of curatorial studies and curation in the
visual arts. Accessible and engaging chapters cover diverse,
contemporary methods of curation, its origin and history, current and
emerging approaches within the profession, and more.
This timely
publication fills a significant gap in literature on the role of the
curator, the art and science of curating, and the historical arc of the
field from the 17th century to the present. The Companion
explores topics such as global developments in contemporary indigenous
art, Asian and Chinese art since the 1980s, feminist and queer feminist
curatorial practices, and new curatorial strategies beyond the museum.
This unique volume:
- Offers readers a wide range of perspectives on curating in both theory and practice
- Includes coverage of curation outside of the Eurocentric and Anglosphere art worlds
- Presents clear and comprehensible information valuable for specialists and novices alike
- Discusses the movements, models, people and politics of curating
- Provides guidance on curating in a globalized world
Broad in scope and detailed in content, A Companion to Curation
is an essential text for professionals engaged in varied forms of
curation, teachers and students of museum studies, and readers
interested in the workings of the art world, museums, benefactors, and
curators.
