Leveling the Participatory Field: the Mind's Eye Program at the Guggenheim Museum

Authors

  • Georgia Krantz Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v33i3.3738

Keywords:

Guggenheim Museum, art education for blind and low-vision people, verbal imaging, verbal description of art, museum accessibility programs

Abstract

This essay constitutes a methodological inquiry into standard approaches to interacting around art with people who are blind or have low vision.  Critical reflection upon Verbal Imaging and close-looking techniques yields learning environments in which visitors to the museum have opportunities for increased independence, leadership roles and sense of community. Key words: Guggenheim Museum, art education for blind and low-vision people, verbal imaging, verbal description of art, museum accessibility programs.

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Published

2013-05-12

How to Cite

Krantz, G. (2013). Leveling the Participatory Field: the Mind’s Eye Program at the Guggenheim Museum. Disability Studies Quarterly, 33(3). https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v33i3.3738

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Section

Special Topic: Museum Experience and Blindness, Part 1: Best Practices