The Lives of the Objects
The Lives of the Objects
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Published to explore in more depth some of the stories featured in the BBC six-part series Secrets of the Museum. In this intriguing insight into the work and history of a museum, V&A director and historian Dr Tristram Hunt brings together ten renowned V&A curators to tell the stories behind ten of their most treasured objects.
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The Lives of the Objects by Tristram Hunt
In this intriguing insight into the work and history of a museum, V&A director and historian Dr Tristram Hunt brings together ten renowned V&A curators to tell the stories behind ten of their most treasured objects. 'Tipu's Tiger' (an almost life-size wooden semi-automaton mauling a European soldier), the 'Great Bed of Ware' (an Elizabethan bed for 8 people) and a Shakespeare First Folio are among the featured highlights whose route to the V&A collections are entertainingly revealed. Through these stories, this insightful history of museum curation - a world of careful study and sometimes remarkable fortuity - shows how the priorities of a museum are shaped and change over time. Published to explore in more depth some of the stories featured in the BBC six part series Secrets of the Museum.
'..full of fascinating, if occasionally tragic and controversial, tales of acquisitions.' Ciara Dossett, Daily Mail, 6th February 2020
Tristram Hunt is the author of several books on British history, and the Director of the V&A.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781851779727 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851779728 |
| Title | The Lives of the Objects |
| Author | Tristram Hunt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | V & A Publishing |
| Year published | 2019-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |