Exhibit Labels: An Interpretive Approach
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (794 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144224903X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 376 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Serrell holds an MA in science teaching in informal settings and a BS in biology. . Before then, she was head of a museum education department for eight years, and had shorter stints as a high school science teacher and a research lab technician. Since 1979, Beverly Serrell has been an exhibit and evaluation consultant with art, history, natu
Beverly Serrell presents the reader with excellent guidelines on the process of exhibit label planning, writing, design, and production. Beverly Serrell’s life-long career in museums, focused on improving the quality and experience of museum exhibitions, continues to inspire and enlighten. Her chapters on audience in particular are informed by the nearly two decades of visitor research published since the first version, providing robust support for her recommendations. Anyone needing to write interpretive labels for an exhibit obviously will find this book immensely valuable, but even educators not involved in museum work might find this an
"Serrell offers practical information and meaningful advice from the perspective" according to Gramma Jenny. Serrell offers practical information and meaningful advice from the perspective of a museum professional -- including issues related to presenting compelling information for the public in a culture of other museum staff who want to share *everything* they know in the most accurate (i.e., technical) manner possible and those who want t. Five Stars Very helpful book. Used this for a museum studies class and it was very helpful for students.. Five Stars carold Concise guide for all kinds of exhibitions.
This new edition not only provides expert guidance on the art of label writing for diverse audiences and explores the theoretical and interpretive considerations of placing labels within an exhibition, it also features all new case studies and photographs and thoughts about interpretation in digital media. Exhibit Labels: An Interpretive Approach is a vital reference tool for all museum professionals.. One of the museum field’s leading consultants and label writers, Serrell’s 1996 edition of Exhibit Labels has been a standard in the field since its initial publication. Beverly Serrell presents the reader with excellent guidelines on the process of exhibit label planning, writing, design, and production