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Sites Museums Architecutre Study

Posted on:2011-09-21Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Y S ChuFull Text:PDF
GTID:2132360305954101Subject:Architectural Design and Theory
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Archeological sites serves as our witnesses into the past. As such, they present excellent objects for cultural and archeological study. Thus in the construction of an archeological museum, it is advisable to highlight the valuable and uniquely irreplaceable nature of such sites. A good museum will not only present history in a satisfactory way, it will also and most importantly, preserves the objects under its safe keeping. Hence, this essay proceeds with an eye both toward the preservation and presentation of historical objects. It will analyze both domestic and international museums. This essay attempts to arrive at conclusions and provide information that maybe useful to those involves architectural preservation and cultural endeavors.This paper is divided into three parts.The first part will discuss concepts related to archeological museums and touch upon recent developments regarding such concepts. It will then analyze the effects of preservation, the transition values, scientific research and social developments on archeological museum are gradually entering into the spiritual life and leisure time of many people.The second part of this paper consists of a case study of various museums throughout the world and attempts to analyze these studies from the perspective from an architect. By researching the planning of the museums, the functional organization of the museums, the layout of their empty space, and other relevant facets of museum construction, it will attempt to provide future museum planners with practical assistance.Lastly, this paper will present a detailed study of five typical archeological museums architecture and elucidate how they employ architectural methods for archeological presentation, the manifestation of historical objects, cultural significance, and the communication of such objects value to a mass audience.
Keywords/Search Tags:Sites, Museum, Site Museum, Preservation, Exhibition
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