I am taking a survey for a paper I am writing for my masters. While visiting a museum, historical society, gallery, etc. have you ever touched, wrote on, climbed on, etc. a work of art? Have you ever left garbage behind or spilled anything? Have you deliberately ignored ropes or guard rails to get closer to a work of art? Were there security guards around? Any information you can provide me would be of great help to me for real life situations for my paper. Thank you in advance. (no names, screennames, etc. will be mentioned, just need some good facts!)
2006-07-07 05:58:08 · 9 answers · asked by LadyD1019 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I have been to several museums of various kinds and three art galleries in the last year.
At one art gallery there was a scupture so enchanting to me I could not help but touch it.. It was a bronze statue of "The Balinese Princess" by Norman Lindsay in the Lindsay Gallery that was his former home in NSW, Australia.
In another gallery I stepped around the guard rail to have a closer view of a section of a painting.
INear Gosford NSW there is an art gallery that has many sculptures outdoors and some of these I touched.
I do try to remind myself that these works of art can be affected by the oils on my hands and by too much physical attention, but every now and then I am drawn to be more at one with a work of art.
As for museums I do not touch items on display unless it is an item that is displayed for the purpose of touching it.
II don't eat or drink in galleries or museums so don't spill anything.
I generally use the bins available or take my rubbish with me if there are no bins, sometimes around outdoor displays there are no butt bins for my cigarette butts so I place the butts back in my packet when Im finished to dispose of elsewhere.
2006-07-17 17:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi I love Museums of all types from the Bazaar like Ripley's to the classical art museums like the louve (been there) to answer your questions I like the hands on exhibits the best and sculpture more than paintings I have ignored the ropes and was never bothered or asked to step back . You do see guards but mostly for show or to keep the kids with ice cream at bay. I would never eat at a museum unless it was a kid type and would never leave trash ( I don't even do that at McDonald's . It saddens me to see that much disrespect for the museum.
2006-07-07 13:09:03 · answer #2 · answered by magicboi37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have never touched a work of art, defaced it or anaything like that. I have gone past the ropes to get a closer look, however. There are always security guards around. If I find someone taking pictures, I report it to the guard. The flash from photos can damage the finish of the artwork. Cell phones are the biggest interlopers nowadays.
2006-07-07 13:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by tampamar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I straightened a picture in the National Modern Art Museum of Brazil in Nitteroi. A security guard saw me but was indifferent. You've seen the building, it's in the American Express ads on TV. It looks like a UFO.
2006-07-15 02:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem!
Never climbed/touched/wrote on a work of art.
Never left behind garbage or spilled anything.
Never ignored guardrails etc.
Yeah, there were security guards, but they were friendly. When asked about something, the responses showed that they knew more about the artifact than the tour guides. *amused*
Good luck with the paper.
2006-07-16 18:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by koros 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually visit museums with my husband and children and we are very careful to obey any and all posted rules. We do not cross ropes or handle and touch the items and displays. Although, one time we were at a large outdoor sculpture park, and I took a photo of my kids all standing around a bronze dragon, before we noticed the "do not touch" sign. Oops.
2006-07-07 13:05:05 · answer #6 · answered by kennypop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only have I never done anything like that, I've never seen any evidence of vandalism/disrespect in a museum. I've been to museums in New York City, Washington DC, New Orleans, Mobile (Alabama), Gulfport (Mississippi), Memphis, and Okinawa (Japan). They were all great, and there were always guards around who didn't seem to have much to do besides answer questions.
2006-07-16 22:41:34 · answer #7 · answered by therealj5girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually visit the museum together with may children and through visiting I used to teach them every thing about it such as how read the notes about it and how obey the rules.To me the museums,historical societies , etc are holly places.
2006-07-07 13:11:30 · answer #8 · answered by <<< sky >>> 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done all the stuff ,but why should I tell U.
2006-07-18 23:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by stylish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋