Fiona Candlin Livres

This unique collection frames the classic debates on objects and aims to generate new ones by reshaping the ways in which the object can be taught and studied, from a wide variety of disciplines and fields. The Object Reader elucidates objects in many of their diverse roles, dynamics and capacities. Precisely because the dedicated study of objects does not reside neatly within a single discipline, this collection is comprised of numerous academic fields. The selected writings are drawn from from anthropology, art history, classical studies, critical theory, cultural studies, digital media, design history, disability studies, feminism, film and television studies, history, philosophy, psychoanalysis, social studies of science and technology, religious studies and visual culture. The collection, composed of twentieth and twenty-first century writing also seeks to make its own contribution through original work, in the form of twenty-five short 'object lessons' commissioned specifically for this project. These new and innovative studies from key writers across a range of disciplines will enable students to look upon their surroundings with trained eyes to search out their own 'object studies'.

This book tells the story of the boom in smalls museums that took place in Britain from the 1960s onwards. Drawing on extensive interview materials, it explores why community groups, families and individuals were inspired to set up museums, teasing out the connections between personal experience and national change. -- .

Focusing on the visual experience of art, this book critiques traditional museology and art history. It challenges readers to reconsider the role of touch and sensory engagement in art appreciation, advocating for a more immersive and tactile interaction with artworks. Through its thought-provoking arguments, it encourages a reevaluation of how art is experienced in museum settings, highlighting the importance of physical connection in understanding and appreciating art.