Art galleries and museums are buildings or spaces used exclusively for the exhibition and education of art, but that’s not all. Galleries and museums are an essential part of our society. Art in itself transcends cultural diversity and differences; the museums and galleries that display art present to us insight into the various cultures, backgrounds, and communities in an unprejudiced environment. They also provide a significant impact on local and state economics. According to the 2007 Americans for the Arts report Arts & Economic Prosperity III, In Nashville alone the art and culture industry provides 5,667 full-time jobs and generates 15.64 million in local and state government revenue. With so much riding on the prosperity of such institutions it’s very important for these places to maintain a strong web presence. In doing so, this will aid in driving more visitors to these much needed establishments. After reviewing both the websites of The Frist Center for the Visual Arts and the National Gallery of Art, it is evident that both websites serve as strong web presences for their physical counterparts. I plan to compare and contrast the overall design, exhibit content, and visitor information sections of each museum’s website.
With the direction that technology has taken us, it is very important that establishments have a website. An attractive user friendly design is an integral part of driving visitors to an institution. In viewing the website of The Frist Center and the National Gallery of Art, or abbreviated as NGA for short, you notice that both pages are designed with a vertical navigation page layout; with target content being centered. The NGA uses very little color, aside from photos, in their design. While The F...
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...ore. It leaves them with the desire to get out and go explore these places in person. The Frist and the National Gallery of Art both have extremely well developed websites. They both convey the purpose and message of the museums they represent well, all the while presenting this information with their own unique website designing strengths.
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Nashville, TN Community Art Gallery – Frist Center for the Visual Arts. The Frist Center, 2012. Web. 16 Feb 2012. < http://fristcenter.org/>
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New York City is known for its extensive collection of art museums ranging from the Metropolitan Museum of Art which is usually the most renowned to others such as the the Solomon R. Guggenheim or the Whitney Museum of American Art which are popular in their own rights. This abundance of art museums makes the city very attractive for foreign visitors. However, this abundance of choice can overwhelm even the most informed visitors who have a finite amount of time to explore what the city has to offer. Although all of the above mentioned museums have great collections of their own, the often unheralded Frick Collections might trump them all in terms of exceptional works which include some of the world's most celebrated Western artists, such as Goya, Manet, Monet, Rembrandt, and Renoir.
The St. Louis Art Museum is one of the United States most renowned art museums that is located in our very own St. Louis. It has over 30,000 pieces of exquisite art that I had the privilege to witness. While there, I mainly examined the art pieces that were modern art, since that is of what I have a good working knowledge. There is a wide range of art that I also got to witness including the sculptures and the museum itself. In the past year, they have recently installed a new sector of their establishment that has done nothing less than enhance the entire museum’s overall beauty. The St. Louis Art Museum, there are many beautiful works, but there were three special projects that caught my eye while I was there. The Contemporary art periods, Modern art periods, the American art periods, and the museum itself.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art came about as an idea from Jon Jay in Paris, France in 1866 with the idea of “national institution gallery of art” within the United States. Once this idea was proposed, it was immediately moved forward with his return to the United States. With the help of the Union League Club in NY they began to acquire civic leaders, businessmen, artists, and collectors who aided in the creation of the museum. For over 140 years, the visitors who go here have received everything the mission of the institution states.
In Stephen Weil’s essay, he argues “the museum’s role has transformed from one of mastery to one of service” (Weil, 196). According to him, museums have changed their mission from one that cultures the public to one that serves
The facility was smaller than expected by many on the tour group. However, the tour guide had a very nice explanation to each of the artworks. By visiting the museum to gain the aesthetic experience it has open many people point of views to how they can express his or her self through art.
One pleasant afternoon, my classmates and I decided to visit the Houston Museum of Fine Arts to begin on our museum assignment in world literature class. According to Houston Museum of Fine Art’s staff, MFAH considers as one of the largest museums in the nation and it contains many variety forms of art with more than several thousand years of unique history. Also, I have never been in a museum in a very long time especially as big as MFAH, and my experience about the museum was unique and pleasant. Although I have observed many great types and forms of art in the museum, there were few that interested me the most.
If it wasn’t for the internet and people spreading art all over it, I personally wouldn’t know of any art at all. I’m not one to go out to an art museum for fun, don’t get me wrong I enjoy art just not that much. I wouldn’t go out of my way to go see a piece of art, that’s where the internet and social media come in. While cruising the interne...
The purpose of each museum is to educate the public by showing works of art. While the Met has a wider variety to offer the public in terms of styles and periods, the Frick has differently curated collection reflecting Frick’s personal tastes. Despite their differences, both museums are successful in achieving the objectives issued in their mission statements, and both can be visually exhilarating experiences.
Much too often in America today, modern music and art programs in schools are perceived to many as extracurricular activities rather than important subjects that are vital to a students learning and skill development. The truth of the matter is that encouraging music and art education in public schools has a much larger impact on student’s grades, academic performance, and the economy than the majority people realize. Within the next year city school budgets will be dropping by twenty five percent, and despite the fact that music and art programs have been showing a dramatic contribution to student’s learning, this substantial drop in funding for the programs will lead to no dedicated money for art or music programs (Mezzacappa). There is no doubt that a cut in funding for art programs will take a huge toll on students overall grades and test scores. Research has found that the studying of music and art facilitates learning in other subjects and enhances children’s skills in other areas (Brown). Furthermore, providing students with a creative outlet can do great justice in reducing the stress from many other classes and even offer insight for students in possible career paths involving the art field. The art industry today currently supports 4.1 million full-time jobs (Dorfman). By increasing the funding of music and art programs for students preschool through twelfth grade we can see a dramatic increase in the education of children across the United States, assist with skill development in young students, and greatly benefit the economy at the same time.
Smith, Roberta. "Should Art Museums Always Be Free? There’s Room for Debate." New York Times. 22 Jul 2006. Web. 20 Feb. 2014.
Next is in terms of the design and aesthetics. Layout that being used for this website is a plain white which easier people to read the text that is in black, in contrast and suitable for the concept of showroom online. The font is also suits which is not too big and not too small to be read by people. To highlight the main subject or the main product, the font is being bold to alert customers that they choose the right one. There is no audio available for this website or even a video. But somehow, as it was a home furnishing website, most of the pictures being used by the website is in JPEG format to deliver a clear view of the products to customers.
Art can be seen in every culture and country around the world in many different forms and styles. The only way to be able to see and experience different types and styles of art is to travel around the world and see it at museums. Unless a local museum features different artwork from around the world; there is a rare chance that a person may be able to appreciate different types of artwork from around the world. However, today’s technology has given more people a chance to appreciate art from around the world through virtual museums online.
The design of the Web site is very bright and appealing to the eye. Its layout is inviting and easy to navigate. Its design is consistent through all pages. There are many graphics including, photographs, illustrations, and animated buttons and GIFs. These graphics are placed in an orderly fashion and do not create a cluttered appearance. The site has its own search engine which assists in navigating throughout the site.
MacDonald, George F. “The Journal of Museum Education, Vol. 16, No. 1” Current Issues in Museum Learning (1991): 9-12. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
Strategic analyses can be either internal or external. Internal analyses take a look at firms on an individual basis to determine their abilities, while external analyses look at the industry or overall business environment. The PEST analysis evaluates the environment surrounding an industry. It looks at political, economic, social, and technological factors that are current or potential future drivers that shape the landscape. The tool is useful for both strategy and market research and will provide a broad framework for Casa San Ysidro to consider in their future decisions. In the context of this project, we decided to to focus on a few specific factors that can affect museums within the U.S.