A glimpse behind the curtain : understanding Charles Willson Peale’s use of allegorical forms in museum education

This thesis examines Charles Willson Peale’s utilization of visual metaphors within his founding institution, The Philadelphia Museum. After establishing himself as a portrait painter, it became second nature for Peale to employ an aesthetic approach when developing museum exhibits and programs. Thr...

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Main Author: Barras, Lindsay Elizabeth
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2011-12-4882