Museums act as a gateway to the past, allowing all participants to step back in time to an era where they can learn about how the world evolved to what it is now. Museums are essential to the youth especially as it educates them on their past and their ancestors. Museums serve also as entertainment for all ages with kids looking with awe at dinosaur fossils while an older generation may look down and learn about significant events such as the stolen generation and the Holocaust. The Louvre located in Paris, France is a perfect example of a historical museum. Taking a look at its virtual tour we can navigate through the art exhibits ranging from historical art made by the earliest artists to more recent art falling under the abstract genre. The museum is dedicated to visual arts and presents this theme thoroughly and provides a clear visual representation of what art was and is now to anyone who enters the Louvre. Fun for people of all ages whether they are an artist or just someone with a creative mind. The Louvre’s exhibitions have inspired me to construct my museum exhibition in a similar fashion with the spotlight on the item that I showcase with relevant information placed under and around the actual item within the exhibition to not only give the audience a visual of the item but also some background information. This will give the reader some insight to the exhibition and the history surrounding the object I choose to showcase. The choice of colour of the back ground will contrast the exhibition to make the object stand out more, similar to the Louvre’s simple white marble background contrasting the artworks boasting different shades of colours.
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Mathuran StephenSchool student studying the history behind the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) Archives
September 2015
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