Author: Coles, Robert

Publication Year: 1974

Media Type: Book

Summary:

Background paper prepared for the 46th American Assembly, of Columbia University, held at Arden House, Harriman, New York, November 1974. The author, an expert in the development of the social case study method, looks at several disadvantaged individuals and shows how there is no time or energy for art museums in their lives. The author indicates the vast scale of social problems which originate much of the pressures on art museums. The author proposes a wider use of satellite museums to reach such disadvantaged populations.

Abstract: Background paper prepared for the 46th American Assembly, of Columbia University, held at Arden House, Harriman, New York, November 1974. The author, an expert in the development of the social case study method, looks at several disadvantaged individuals and shows how there is no time or energy for art museums in their lives. The author indicates the vast scale of social problems which originate much of the pressures on art museums. The author proposes a wider use of satellite museums to reach such disadvantaged populations.

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Categories: Cultural Diversity