Exhibit Labels

Beverly Serrell presents the reader with excellent guidelines on the process of exhibit label planning, writing, design, and production One of the museum field s leading consultants and label writers, Serrell has expanded upon her earlier book, Making Exhibit Labels, which has been a standard in the field since its initial publication Exhibit Labels provides ample information on the art of label writing for diverse audiences, and explores the theoretical and interpretive considerations of placing labels within an exhibition An examination of the impact of technological advances on the label making process is also included Exhibit Labels is a vital reference tool for all museum professionals New up to date second edition available April 2015 Exhibit Labels An Interpretive Approach, Second Edition https rowman.com ISBN 9781442249035 Best Read [ Exhibit Labels ] By [ Beverly Serrell ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr I know what you re thinking of course I d love to read a book about exhibit labels, but which book to read This is your book, my friend, this is your book This is actually very pleasant to read, which is kinda surprising considering that it looked like the most boring of all the museum books I had to read this semester This is filled with good, solid information many tips, what to do vs what not to do, examples of well written labels next to flawed ones I have been able to directly apply I know what you re thinking of course I d love to read a book about exhibit labels, but which book to read This is your book, my friend, this is your book This is actually very pleasant to read, which is kinda surprising considering that it looked like the most boring of all the museum books I had to read this semester This is filled with good, solid information many tips, what to do vs what not t...This is a great book, especially for a museum novice Beverly Serrell s writing is clear and interesting.This is a fabulous introduction to interpretive writing as a whole, not just exhibit labels Reading it while attending the NAI Annual Workshop worked out perfectly, because Serrell nails every major point that was made at the conference and ties it all together She provides numerous examples to show how interpretation is a distinct form of writing, particularly aimed at addressing visitor questions about what they see in an exhibit, and drawing personal connections The only weak point is in This is a fabulous introduction to interpretive writing as a whole, not just exhibit labels Reading it while attending the NAI Annual Workshop worked out perfectly, because Serrell nails every major point that was made at the conference and ties i...I lugged this manual around with me and read it in public I was really kind of hoping that someone would notice and ask me about it, but alas, no one did At any rate, it s eminently readable, highly practical, engagingly wri...Very comprehensive look at all aspects of the process of developing labels, from considering the audience, to how much text to put, to whether to have multiple languages It d be a worthwhile reference to have around, which is why, as the foreword says, it has a tendency to walk away from libraries.Serrell s book, although ostensibly about crafting exhibit labels, can be considered a thorough manual for crafting effective museum exhibitions It s also a primer on front end, formative, and summative evaluation As one would hope, it is written provocatively, cleanly, and concisely Put ...I really enjoyed reading this book it gave me new appreciation for museum visitors and the importance of thoughtful labels.It helped reinforce my dedication to write labels for everyone to enjoy, not just experts.I hate reading nonfiction, but this is a decent read on a very narrow topic.Technical and a bit elementary A good reference, nonetheless I wish it was not so conversationallabel

• English
• 01 August 2018
Beverly Serrell
• Paperback
• 280 pages
• 0761991069
• Beverly Serrell
• Exhibit Labels