Theories on blindness, disability and art. Why do we think that people who are blind cannot understand the visual arts? -- The earliest art education of people who are blind -- Case study -- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Metropolitan Museum of Art : a New York icon -- Experiences of verbal imaging -- Experiences of teaching and independent visits -- The two questions.
Summary
Through case studies and findings from participant observations in classes and touch tours for blind and visually impaired people at the Met, Blind Visitor Experiences at Art Museums explores both passive and active social exclusion from the museum's facilities giving readers an understanding on how to provide the best services and experience.
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