Principles of Exhibition Design
Students will learn about the practical considerations and aesthetic principles involved in curating an art exhibition, including layout, flow, and lighting.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the physical arrangement of artworks changes their relationship to other pieces.
- Explain how exhibition design can guide a viewer's experience and narrative understanding.
- Design a conceptual layout for an exhibition, justifying choices based on thematic connections.
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