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Dinosaurs and dioramas : creating natural history exhibitions / Sarah J. Chicone and Richard A. Kissel.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Walnut Creek, CA : Left Coast Press, 2013Copyright date: ©2014Description: 1 online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781611322767 (electronic bk.)
  • 1611322766 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Dinosaurs and dioramasDDC classification:
  • 508.075 23
LOC classification:
  • QH70.A1 C49 2013eb
Other classification:
  • ART059000 | EDU021000 | BUS100000
Online resources: Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.
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"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: PrefacePart One: Science Sets the StageChapter One: A Brief History of Natural History MuseumsChapter Two: Natural History & the Nature of SciencePart Two: Development & DesignChapter Three: What's Gonna Work? TeamworkChapter Four: Knowing the AudienceChapter Five: Finding Focus: Ideas, Goals, & BubblesChapter Six: Strategies for Encouraging EngagementChapter Seven: Telling a Story: Words to PaperChapter Eight: Material of the VisualChapter Nine: Hammer to Nail: 3D DesignChapter Ten: If You Build It, Will They Come? After the Opening...Chapter Eleven: Ready...Set...Go!NotesReferencesIndexAbout the Authors.

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