Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

It was the purpose of this study (1) to discuss certain rudimentary elements of basic design in art; (2) to integrate more fully the art education of the author; (3) to demonstrate by means of three 20 x 24 inch vinylite paintings the elements, line, . . .

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Since the first kindergarten was established as a part of the public school system in 1873, the kindergarten movement, gaining impetus over the years, has become an established feature of the American public school system. Realizing that in the organi . . .

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

The problem is to present the purposes and objectives of art today. The problem has a simple premise. It is this: the writer holds that art styles do not oppose each other. Many History of Art books point out the evident need for stylistic change. We . . .

For the past six years, the Sacramento State College has been training art teacher-candidates for the elementary and secondary schools within its prescribed service area as well as other parts of the State of California. Since no definitive data were . . .

It was the purpose of this project: (1) to explore through experimentation the possibilities of paper as a medium for three-dimensional work, (2) to make the findings of commercial paper sculpture useful for the elementary school art program, and (3) . . .

Part of a retrospective digitization project.

The Oriental Recherché Vision is a study of the art of two Japanese print-makers, Hiroshige and Hokusai, and their influence on Western art.

The positive values of printmaking in public school education are generally recognized by educators. Block printing (linoleum or wood) and serigraphy (silk-screen), for example, are usually included in public school printmaking courses because the med . . .

In this thesis, the practice of museum records digitization and the impact of digital recordkeeping systems on existing analog records and recordkeeping is assessed, because as records are digitized, the interaction of the two recordkeeping systems is . . .

Artist-in-residence programs have operated in various ways over the last century, from the reflective artist colonies of the early 1900s, to the growing number of programs in museums and other arts organizations established since the 1990s. In this th . . .

Museums in the United States are beginning to concentrate on the impact that projected demographic shifts in the United States will have on their activities. As America moves to a minority-majority population, museums are faced with having to explore . . .

Museums are responsible for sharing their collections in the form of loans. As museums increasingly reach out to communities and stakeholder groups to create collaborations, one way to interact is through the museum loan process. In order to supply in . . .

In order to ensure that museum objects are properly cared for, collection storage facilities in museums today commonly use vast amounts of energy and resources in ways that are often expensive and wasteful. In this thesis, an assessment of whether or . . .

In this thesis, the challenges that American museums face when engaging immigrant groups through public programs were examined. The historic exclusion of marginalized and immigrant groups by museums has affected how such groups and broader society vie . . .

Facilities management is vital to museums that are associated with historic sites, yet it is often overlooked by the museum community. Maintaining the most important asset of these museums, the site itself, is essential for the continued existence of . . .

Three-dimensional digitization is a new and promising technology that is now spreading to the museum world, particularly in the context of objects. In this thesis, three-dimensional digitization technology is investigated, including its history, the t . . .

Today the medium of photography is ubiquitous, and many museums are quickly expanding their fine art photography collections. How can museums steward their photographic collections and use them to engage a variety of audiences? This thesis uses a revi . . .

Public art organizations that display art installations outside of the traditional gallery setting make art accessible to wider audiences and influence the daily lives of the visitors they serve. Despite their shared goals, public art organizations an . . .

This thesis investigates the use of mobile handheld applications, or “apps,” as interpretive tools in museums. Apps hold great promise for the museum world by opening up exhibits, making images accessible and delivering awe-inspiring experiences. A li . . .

Museums with collections of contemporary art have an important role in providing innovative educational programming for elementary school children. As contemporary art reflects current issues in modem society, politics, and culture, children are able . . .

Appraisal of collections in the museum profession is best understood as the assignment of value to objects and collections. Yet, the profession is lacking clear definition and guidance with regard to ascertaining collections value. Through a combinati . . .

As trusted stewards of a collection, museums must care for their collections in perpetuity. An increasingly important aspect of stewardship is collections planning. Collections planning is the process of developing a predetermined future for a collect . . .

Many museums are incorporating evening programming into their public outreach today. However, some of these programs appear to emphasize entertainment more than they do education, and little research has been done to determine the best practices and t . . .

In this thesis, the management of hazardous collection objects is examined. Hazardous objects may not only require specialized levels of care, but they can pose risks to people and other collection objects if managed improperly. Although previous rese . . .

In view of the rapidly changing demographics of America and the transformation of museums into dynamic places of community involvement, this study looks at current best practice and possible future directions for the use of multi- and bilingual interp . . .

In conjunction with technological advances since the 1990s, museums are uniquely positioned to collaborate with classroom educators, in part because core pedagogies of museum education are now aligned with formal education policy. In this thesis, the . . .

Museums are shifting away from using collections in their displays , instead accumulati ng objects in storage where the public has limited access to and interaction with them . In light of this significant change, this thesis examines visible storage, . . .

This thesis discusses how art museums with contemporary collections, with their special goal of being relevant to and facilitating the interest of audiences, utilize social media. A literature review that examined changes in the museum model, museum o . . .

Even as they are criticized as slow to adapt and change, museums today are grappling with unprecedented technological change. Museums tend to approach technology conservatively, yet great potential exists for certain technologies to support the preser . . .

Because the recession has eroded public funding for museums and support from individual donors, museums need to diversify and increase other forms of donations. One promising area that can generate significant support is corporate giving. This thesis . . .

The loss of funding for the arts in American K-12 public schools has had a major impact on students and their education in the arts. Today, art museum school programs have become the place in which students receive arts education. In this thesis, the . . .

Pieces of modern and contemporary art in museums are often not accompanied by a didactic label, in order to foster a more contemplative experience; however, when the meaning of a piece is not immediately clear, visitors are left without guidance or co . . .

The practice of exhibition design in fine arts museums has changed dramatically over the course of the past several decades. Contemporary exhibitions that are well designed present engaging, relevant, and meaningful experiences for visiting audiences. . . .

Since the enactment of the Convention for the Safeguarding o f the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the international heritage preservation field has been increasin . . .

Museums are entrusted to preserve the artistic, scientific, and cultural achievement of humankind in the form of collections. As stewards of collections, museums work to provide optimal environmental conditions for the preservation of objects in their . . .

In this thesis, exhibitions of popular music in museums are examined to highlight the unique issues involved in curating these exhibits, and to explore what the broader museum community can learn from exhibitions of popular music. Limited research has . . .

In this thesis, the development and management of object-based learning in university museums is examined, where object-based learning is defined as both interdisciplinary and collaborative and involves the museum, students, and teaching faculty. A li . . .

In this thesis, the management of collections volunteers in history museums is examined. Due to the under resourced nature of many history museums, volunteer support in collections work is critical, as is the management of volunteers. A literature rev . . .