Museum Of Art Photography Shack Guide
Museum Of Art Highlights Past And New Works
By Sylvia Adolvana
Most people who frequent museums will agree, they are
special and unique places and give works of art a deserving
place to be admired and understood. There are often
times when a visitor to a museum is transported to the
place, time and culture of the artist, as they gaze
and reflect upon their work.
A museum of art can be a place that is set apart from
the worries of the present and which can help a thoughtful
visitor gain insights and enlightenment about the past,
which in turn can bless their present.
For those who work diligently to create the beautiful
and meaningful art exhibitions that are found at a fine
art museum, they strive to create presentations of art
that lift and inspire.
Increase Appreciation Of Culture And Ideas
In most cases, the overriding desire is to foster an
experience for the visitor through the various exhibitions
that will nurture a more reflective state of mind, will
increase the capacity for deeper inquiry, will foster
a greater commitment to excellence and integrity, and
will heighten the appreciation for other people, their
cultures and ideas.
Even though it is not widely known outside the region
of the Western United States, the Museum of Art located
on the campus of Brigham Young University, or BYU, has
grown to become one of the area’s largest museums dedicated
to showcasing fine art. It is a very popular museum
and it draws a steady flow of visitors year round, in
part because of the many art exhibitions that are
scheduled.
A Great Permanent Collection
The BYU art museum features an extensive permanent
collection of art, world-class traveling art shows and
a variety of unique temporary gallery exhibitions that
help to fulfill the unique mandate and goals of the
museum, as set out by the administration of the university
and the museum. Accordingly, one of the most important
roles of the museum is to contribute to the overall
academic mission of the university.
From aspects of research and detailed study of the
artwork in the museum collections, to the instruction
and learning that happens in the art exhibitions, galleries,
and classrooms, the museum is seen as playing a key
role in the academic goals and objectives of many students
at BYU. The museum also connects to broader community
audiences through its many varied art exhibitions and
community educational programs.
Number 1 In Attendance
Since it first opened its doors in the fall of 1993,
the Museum of Art at Brigham Young University has quickly
become recognized as one of the premier university art
museums anywhere in North America.
In 2004, the Association of Art Museum Directors conducted
a survey of more than 150 member museums. The BYU facility
ranked number one in attendance for university campus
art museums.
Permanent Collection With Emphasis On History And
Religious Art
The BYU art museum has a permanent collection that
in comprised of more than 16,500 art objects, which
have a special emphasis on American historic art and
religious art.
The American art history collection is made up of paintings,
photography, prints and works of sculpture from the
later part of the 18th century to the present time.
This collection includes significant pieces from the
Hudson River School landscape paintings and many works
of American impressionism as well.
On top of their regular, permanent art exhibitions,
the BYU Museum of Art has also hosted numerous exhibitions
of "traveling art." Some of the world’s best-known
and most respected museums have sent their traveling
exhibitions to BYU including: the Vatican, the Boston
Museum of Fine Arts, the Smithsonian American Art Collection,
the People’s Republic of China, and even the Vatican,
just to list a few of the many.
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More Museum Ideas....
What types of museums are there?
There are several types of museums.
You have the open air museum, the art museum and even
a maritime museum. Museums are anything that has been
assembled for the public viewing pleasure.
It may be art work, a collection
of musical instruments or famous ships that have sailed
the high seas. Museums are everywhere from big cities
to small towns that showcase their historical
past.
Chances are very good that at
some time in your life you have been in a museum to
view a collection of some sort.
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