One of the more fun parts of teaching museum studies is, of course, going to museums. This past Friday our topic was exhibition design and principles, so I took the opportunity to utilize the Egyptian galleries at the Nelson-Atkins as a case study. The gallery has a calm, dark aesthetic, reminiscent of a tomb, but without feeling oppressive. The sarcophagus pictured above is a highlight- striking in the amount of gold and in the beautifully painted details. Not only did it create a good discussion to experience the galleries together as a class, but it also helped break up the long three-hour class period that can be trying for everyone's attention span.
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