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Book SynopsisArt and Public History: Approaches, Opportunities, and Challenges examines the relationship between art and public history, outlining opportunities, challenges, and insights drawn from recent initiatives. With a special eye towards audience engagement and challenging historical narratives, all of the case studies and projects combine historical interpretation with contemporary and historical forms of visual art in unique and insightful ways. In addition to emphasizing the kind of practical advice found in the best case studies, this volume also offers a critical discussion of the concepts, tools, skills and technologies that contribute to fruitful interdisciplinary collaboration. These issues are addressed through sections on projects related to historical artworks; contemporary art and artists; and public art and the built environment. It addresses how public historians can incorporate art into their practice by outlining opportunities, challenges, and insights drawn from recent proje
Trade ReviewIt is high time this book came out. Contained herein are a group of wonderfully disparate, lively essays about the intertwining of art and public history that inspire and provoke. This book will be a pleasure for aficionados of art and history museums, and a must read for any professional serious about complicating and refreshing the definition of public history. -- Deborah Schwartz, President, Brooklyn Historical Society
Art and Public History is an essential contribution that explores the integration of the two disciplines. Based in a diverse set of case studies, the contributors present practical applications that include K-12 educational curricula, professional collaboration in museums, and public outreach. The volume is an excellent “how to” resource for engaging audiences, challenging histories, and making meaning in both public history and fine arts contexts. -- Robert Connolly, professor, Louisiana State University
Art and Public History provides a creative playground with which to brainstorm ideas for creating collaborations between artists and historians. The authors make a compelling case for the power of such collaborations to bring the stories of under-represented communities to life. Case studies chronicle an impressive range of efforts, creating both professional guidance and a jumping-off point for envisioning new endeavors -- Susan Ferentinos Ph.D, Public History Researcher, Writer, and Consultant and Author, Interpreting LGBT History at Museums and Historic Sites
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Foreword Bob Beatty Introduction Rebecca Bush and Tawny Paul 1. Visual Art and the American Experience: Creating an Art Gallery in a History and Culture Museum Tuliza Fleming 2. Citizenship and Caricature: Teaching the American Past with Images Jennifer M. Black 3. Investigating the Past through Art: Opportunities for Museum Education Megan Clark and Heidi Moisan 4. “The art museum does history?”: Building Connections and Relevancy within Multidisciplinary Museums Rebecca Bush 5. Coming Face-to-Face with the Past: Exploring Scottish History and National Identity through Portraiture Tawny Paul 6. Framing the Collaborative Process Teresa Bramlette Reeves, Julia Brock, and Kirstie Tepper 7. A Call for Proactive Public Historians Nancy Dallett 8. Savannah's Hidden Histories: Using Art and Historical Markers to Explore Local History Holly Goldstein and Christy Crisp 9. Travelers, Tale-telling, Truth, and Time Rebecca Keller Conclusion Rebecca Bush and Tawny Paul Bibliography About the Contributors
