This book invites readers on a thoughtful journey through museums, with 101 practices designed to nurture the development of attention, creativity, and compassion. This book encourages a playful and reflective approach to the museum experience of viewing art, sculptures, fossils, jewelry, aircraft, and more. Activities include instructions for both individual and partnered exploration. Whether frequenting a favorite museum or exploring an unfamiliar one, this book will enrich solo trips and add a unique element of connection to romantic or friend dates. Practices are divided into 5 categories: Body, Vision, Mind, Imagination, and Action. The practices can be performed in any museum in the world. This book empowers museumgoers to encounter museum collections, themselves, and each other with heightened awareness, centeredness, and a sense of unabashed joy.
- Publisher: Smithsonian Books
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Publication date:
27/02/2024
- ISBN: 9781588347626
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Page extent:
160
- Format: Paperback
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Dimensions:
191 mm x 191 mm
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