| Term | Art Museums |
|---|---|
| Code | TA-5500.0500 |
| Definition | Institutions that acquire, preserve and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of art objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style. Included are museums that are dedicated to one or a combination of the following: paintings, drawings, etchings, engravings, woodcuts, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, serigraphy, architecture, furniture, silverware, jewelry and other art forms which represent the artistic vision of various societies. |
| Created | 4/22/92 |
| Changed | 10/15/08 |
| Use References |
Architecture Museums Arts and Crafts Museums China/Glass/Silver Museums Civic Art Museums Craft Museums Decorative Arts Museums Folk Art Museums Furniture Museums Photography Museums Sculpture Parks |
| See Also References |
Animation/Cartoon Art Collector Clubs (PS-8200.1400-020) Art Appreciation (PL-7400.0700-080) Art/Collectibles Appraisal Services (TA-2800.0900) Art Conservation/Preservation (TA-2800.0300) Art Curatorial Clinics (TA-2800.0600) Art Libraries (TJ-4400.8100-060) Arts and Crafts Donation Programs (TI-1800.4500-080) Arts and Crafts Instruction (PL-7400.0500) Art Sharing Web Services (TJ-1800.3300-600.04) Art Supplies (PL-7200.0350) Visual Arts (TA-9000) |
| External Classification Terms |
Art Museums (NTE A51) Arts Appreciation and Enjoyment (UW 7.3.02.02) Arts, Culture and Recreation (AIRS AR-100) Arts, Culture and Recreation (CAN AR-100) Museums (NPC A07) |
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