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The Pitt Rivers Museum: A World Within
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My Favourite Museum In The World! This Is What Many Visitors Say About The Pitt Rivers Museum, With Its Atmospheric Galleries, Showing Artefacts From All Corners Of The World, Uniquely Arranged According To The Objects' Different Functions. But Who Was General Pittrivers, Who Donated The Founding Collection, And How Did The Museum Come To Have So Distinctive An Appearance? Its Displays May Look Unchanged Since Victorian Times, But They Are Actually The Outcome Of A Lively History, Curatorial Ambitions, University Politics And Shifts In Public Taste.This Book Provides, In Addition, An Insight Into The Collections Themselves, The Cast Of Characters Who Contributed To Them And The Kind Of Adventurous Collaborations That The Museum Today Undertakes With The Communities From Which The Collections Originally Came.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Pitt Rivers Museum: A World Within'? A: The book explores the history and collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, detailing the contributions of various characters and the museum's distinctive appearance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Pitt Rivers Museum: A World Within' is Michael O'Hanlon.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 168 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Pitt Rivers Museum: A World Within' published? A: The book was published on January 26, 2015.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can gain insights into the museum's collections, the history behind them, and the collaborations with communities related to the collections.
- Q: Is there any information about General Pitt-Rivers in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses General Pitt-Rivers, who donated the founding collection, and his influence on the museum.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Essays.
- Q: Are there any unique features of the Pitt Rivers Museum highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights the museum's atmospheric galleries and its unique arrangement of artefacts based on their functions.
- Q: Is there any discussion of the museum's historical context in the book? A: Yes, the book provides context about the museum's history, curatorial ambitions, and shifts in public taste over time.