18 Art & Ethics 7: Museums
Some notes for this lesson come from this article from Kahn Academy, this video from Crash Course Art History, with Sarah Green, this article about Peter Higgs from the Associated Press, and an episode of Last Week Tonight, with John Oliver. What's a Museum? Museums are institutions that preserve precious artifacts, conserving and preserving them for future generations, so that we can better understand our world. The purpose of a museum is to educate the public, which is why museums must be open to the public. They catalog and categorize artifacts according to geographic location, time period, cultural significance, and various themes. Why Do Museums Matter? Museums protect our cultural heritage. Museums are the living memory of our many vibrant cultures. By saving and showcasing our best works, our masterpieces, they present us with our best selves - they inspire us. At the same time, they also confront us with unpleasant facts from our past, raising important questions as to ...
