First Advisor
Briar Levit
Date of Award
Spring 6-16-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design and University Honors
Department
Graphic Design
Language
English
Subjects
museums, exhibition design, historiography, colonialism, capitalism, publication design, interactive print design
Abstract
This thesis explores the role of museums as active agents in the production of cultural and historical knowledge, focusing on the ethical implications of exhibition design and institutional practices. By examining the history of museums from ancient Greece to the modern era, with a focus on the Modern era, the research highlights how these institutions have perpetuated Eurocentric narratives and colonial ideologies through the collection and display of artifacts. Through interviews, participant observations, and historical analysis, this study uncovers the often-hidden decisions behind exhibition design and their impact on public perception. The culmination of this research is an interactive print design project, "Exhibiting the Museum," which aims to engage adult readers in critical thinking about museum spaces and their role in shaping knowledge.
Recommended Citation
Church, Malcolm M., "Exhibiting the Museum: Interrogating Spaces of Institutional Knowledge Production through Interactive Print Design" (2024). University Honors Theses. Paper 1524.