History and Methods of Documentation in Indian Museums: System of Documentation in Modern Art Museums

ABSTRACT

Museums acquire objects and create collections because the objects convey a significant message or massages. These may be variously historical, religions, economic, technological, and so on. When an object is moved from its place of origin and in context, its significance reduced and becomes more reliant on the documentations linked to it. Further, when an object arrives at Museums, it begins a "new life" it will be studied, positioned, exhibited restored loaned and transferred, and will be placed alongside many other objects. It will thus be necessary identity it in a unique way, and to facilitate the management of every aspect of this new life. The value of a collection whether it be for purposes of research, education or interpretation), its safety and its accessibility therefore depend to a large extent on the quality of the documentation associated with it.

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