ART 270 - History and Theory of Museum and Gallery Exhibition

    Recent Professors
    Leah Cluff
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ART 270
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the history of museum and gallery exhibitions as well as to the theories behind historical and contemporary museum and gallery exhibition design. It relates these ideas to art exhibitions and to those in anthropological and science collections. Topics include the history of exhibition and display, exhibition design and layout, collections management, and publicity. Museum visits may be required.