Description
NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. GUIDE
Book Summary
This guide offers the reader a detailed and up-to-date tour of the National Archaeological Museum's facilities, adapting the exhibition to a contemporary view of the past. Created in 1867 by Queen Isabella II, the museum has evolved to house the most extensive and significant collection of Spain’s past. An essential tour for understanding the history of Spain through its archaeological remains.
What is it about?
The work presents a complete guide for navigating the new facilities of the National Archaeological Museum, one of Spain's most important cultural institutions. The text explains how the exhibition has been reorganized to offer a vision of the past that resonates with current society, moving away from obsolete approaches. It details the museum's evolution since its foundation in 1867, following the European trend of historical recovery, to becoming a fundamental hub for the study of Spanish archaeology. The guide allows visitors to understand the richness of collections that have grown exponentially, offering a representative selection of key periods in peninsular history.
Main themes
- Archaeology as a scientific discipline and its application in Spain.
- History of the National Archaeological Museum and its role in heritage conservation.
- Evolution of archaeological collections from the 19th century to the present.
- New museographic approaches for presenting the prehistoric and historical past.
- A renewed vision of the history of Spain through its material remains.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is aimed at visitors to the National Archaeological Museum who wish for a deeper and more enriching experience. It is also of great interest to students and enthusiasts of archaeology, ancient Spanish history, and museology, as well as cultural sector professionals seeking to understand the evolution of a key institution in the Spanish museum landscape.
What this book provides
- A guided and structured tour through the museum's halls, facilitating understanding of its exhibition narrative.
- Historical context regarding the creation and development of the National Archaeological Museum as an institution.
- Updated information on the reorganization of the collections to adapt to contemporary historical perspectives.
- A panoramic view of Spanish archaeology through a selection of the museum's most significant pieces.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. area d
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. area d
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ARCHAEOLOGY, MUSEUM GUIDES, HISTORICAL PLACES, GALLERIES AND ART
- Collection: FUND
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 1980
- Number of pages: 140
- Weight: 400 g
Editorial review
This guide represents a document of interest for both the casual visitor and the specialist, as it offers a structured view of one of Spain's most relevant archaeological collections. Its value lies in presenting the museographic renovation of the National Archaeological Museum, adapting its discourse to new historiographical trends. A useful work for anyone wishing to understand the museum's evolution and the richness of the Spanish archaeological heritage.