Synopses & Reviews
andldquo;Good exhibition design promotes thought and feeling through the creation of an emotionally charged spaceandmdash;an environment that engulfs visitors, pulls them forward, and draws them into the story and its meaning,andrdquo; writes Tom Klobe in
Exhibitions. Here, Klobe gets at the heart of the power of exhibition design to grip visitors on both an intellectual and emotional level.
Exhibitions lays out the basics for achieving such a result: the elements and principles of design, use of space, budgets and resources, lighting and wall labels, and much more. To illustrate the realization of theoretical and interpretive concepts, Klobe provides fifty in-depth, fully illustrated case studies from a variety of exhibits. Not only an easy-to-use textbook for students of all stages in museum training programs,
Exhibitions prvoides an essential new resource for veteran museum curators and designers.and#160;andldquo;Tom Klobe is an artist who creates works of stunning beauty, discerning perception, and deep relevance. His sharp eye for simplicity of design is coupled with a concern for communication with the audience. . . . His exhibit design work often shows us new ways to see and new ways to think.andrdquo;andmdash;Van A. Romans, president, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Review
and#8220;Tom Klobe is an artist who creates works of stunning beauty, discerning perception, and deep relevance. His sharp eye for simplicity of design is coupled with a concern for communication with the audience. . . . His exhibit design work often shows us new ways to see and new ways to think.and#8221;
Synopsis
Tom Klobe, founding director of the University of Hawai'i Art Gallery and emeritus professor, draws upon three decades of award-winning design work to produce a definitive text on what makes for compelling and unforgettable museum exhibitions. Exhibitions: Concept, Planning and Design presents the basics--the elements and principles of design, use of space, budgets and resources, lighting and wall labels, and more--as well as the inspiring.
About the Author
Tom Klobe is professor emeritus and founding director of the University of Hawaii Art Gallery. He has served as principal editor and design director of more than thirty-five exhibition catalogues, and he conceived, developed, and taught one of the first courses in museum interpretation within a US university.
Table of Contents
Foreword
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Acknowledgements
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Introduction
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1. Elements of Design
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Space
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Line
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Form
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Value
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Color
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Texture
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Time/Motion
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2. Principles of Design
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Unity
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Repetition
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Movement
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Transition
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Opposition
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Emphasis
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Balance
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Variation
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Simplicity
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3. Surveying Needs and Resources
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Immediate Needs
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Security/Conservation
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Visitorsand#8217; Needs
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Safety and Health
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Long-Term Needs
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Adaptability
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Resource Availability
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Exhibit Maintenance
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Budgets and Costs
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Human Resources
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Time
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Architecture as Resource
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4. Concept
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Exploration/Discovery
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An Inquirerand#8217;s Stance
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5. Interpretation
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Learning Styles
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Labels
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Writing
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Types of Labels
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Typographic Design
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6. Lighting
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Natural Light
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Artificial Light
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Track Lighting
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Aesthetics
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Conservation
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Maintenance
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7. Collaborative Planning and Leadership
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Collaboration
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Meetings
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Management and Record Keeping
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8. Public Relations and Publicity
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Publicity
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Collaborations
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9. Funding and Grant Writing
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Corporate Sponsorship
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Applying to Foundations
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Applications to Government Agencies
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Case Studies
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Appendix
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Bibliography
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Index
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Credits