Dinosaurs and Dioramas: Creating Natural History Exhibitions
Author:   Sarah J Chicone ,  Richard A Kissel
Publisher:   Left Coast Press Inc
ISBN:  

9781611322750


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   15 October 2013
Format:   Paperback
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Dinosaurs and Dioramas: Creating Natural History Exhibitions


Overview

Two experienced exhibit designers lead you through the complex process of design and installation of natural history exhibitions. The authors introduce the history and function of natural history museums and their importance in teaching visitors the basic principles of science. The book then offers you practical tricks and tips of the trade, to allow museums, aquaria, and zoos—large or small—to tell the story of nature and science. From overall concept to design, construction, and evaluation, the book carries you through the process step-by-step, with emphasis on the importance of collaboration and teamwork for a successful installation. A crucial addition to the bookshelf of anyone involved in exhibit design or natural history museums.

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Author:   Sarah J Chicone ,  Richard A Kissel
Publisher:   Left Coast Press Inc
Imprint:   Left Coast Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781611322750


ISBN 10:   1611322758
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   15 October 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Science Sets the Stage; chapterOne A Brief History of Natural History Museums; chapterTwo Natural History and the Nature of Science; Part 2 Development and Design; chapterThree What's Gonna Work? Teamwork; chapterFour Knowing the Audience; chapterFive Finding Focus: Ideas, Goals, and Bubbles; chapterSix Strategies for Encouraging Engagement; chapterSeven Telling a Story: Words to Paper; chapterEight Material of the Visual; chapterNine Hammer to Nail: 3D Design; chapterTen If You Build It, Will They Come? After the Opening.; Chapter 11 Final Thoughts;

Reviews

An invaluable resource for exhibit development practitioners, or for their colleagues who seek to better understand the exhibition development process in all its slipperiness and complexity. <br>--Erica Kelly, Exhibit Developer, San Diego Natural History Museum


An invaluable resource for exhibit development practitioners, or for their colleagues who seek to better understand the exhibition development process in all its slipperiness and complexity. Erica Kelly, Exhibit Developer, San Diego Natural History Museum


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Sarah J. Chicone, Rihcrad A. Kissel

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