Category: Unit 2

How did museums collect art and artifacts historically?  

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042812040840

 

The author of ‘Museum Concept from past to present of museums as centers of art education” states “Museum, as a concept, comes from the 9 muses each possessing a different ability and source of inspiration (Calliope- the muse of epic poetry; Clio-the muse of history etc). Open and enclosed spaces (gardens and inside temples) dedicated to these 9 muses were called museums in Ancient Greece. However, The Museum of Alexandria, established in 4th century B.C, was the first museum that presented collection, exhibition, preservation and classification missions for museums in historical development.” This quote talks about the past and how museums came to be what they are today. It is all about the origins of museums and how they were influenced by the 9 muses in Ancient Greece. The muses were believed to possess different abilities and sources of inspiration, like epic poetry and history. In Ancient Greece, spaces dedicated to these muses, both open gardens and enclosed temples, were called museums. However, the Museum of Alexandria, which was established in the 4th century B.C., was the first museum to have a more comprehensive mission. It focused on collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and classifying various artifacts and knowledge. This marked a significant milestone in the historical development of museums, shaping the way they operate today. So, essentially,the quote highlights the connection between the muses, Ancient Greek culture, and the early foundations of museums. When exploring the deep roots of these cultural institutions I came to a conclusion that back then, museums often relied on patronage, where wealthy individuals or rulers would fund expeditions to acquire treasures and bring them back to the museum. They would also accept donations from individuals or acquire items through trade and conquest. Over time, museums developed specialized curators and experts who would carefully select and catalog the art and artifacts. So, the quote indirectly highlights the origins of museums as spaces for collecting and preserving art and artifacts, paving the way for the diverse and rich collections we see in museums today.

https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/articles/2023/5/collection-and-cultural-property

 

The quote “Our Collecting History. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has always been and will always be a premier collecting institution. Founded in 1870, when New York was still a relatively young city and the United States was entering a period of rapid change, The Met began with neither art nor a building, just the aspiration to become a world-class institution reflecting the broader ambitions of the country. But unlike the great museums of Europe, most of which began as royal collections, our Museum, since its inception, was built by and for the public.” The quote is all about The Metropolitan Museum of Art and its unique collecting history. It highlights how The Met has always been and will always be a top-notch collecting institution. Back in 1870, when New York was still growing, The Met came to life with a big dream but without any art or building. It was driven by the aspiration to become a world-class institution that would reflect the broader ambitions of the country. What sets The Met apart from many European museums is that it wasn’t built from royal collections. The Met was created by and for the public right from the get-go. It’s pretty cool to think about how it started from scratch and grew into the amazing museum we know today. One thing to analyze would be the author’s word choice. It holds great significance as it emphasizes the unique nature of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collecting history. By using phrases like “premier collecting institution,” “aspiration to become a world-class institution,” and “broader ambitions of the country,” the author conveys the museum’s lofty goals and its commitment to excellence. The mention of New York as a “relatively young city” and the United States entering a period of “rapid change” highlights the museum’s connection to the dynamic growth and cultural development of the nation. The contrast between The Met and the great museums of Europe, which often began as royal collections, underscores the museum’s public-focused approach and its dedication to accessibility and inclusivity. Overall, the author’s word choice paints a vivid picture of The Met’s origins, values, and commitment to serving the public. 

Source Entry 1: Dear Parents, This is Why You SHOULD Let Kids Play Video Games! | Avery Eun | TEDxValenciaHighSchool – YouTube

This is a TEDx Talks video where Avery Eun talks about why video games can be good for kids. Avery Eun says it can be good because he talks about how it improves kid’s communication skills. Avery Eun himself plays video games and knows this information because he has witnessed it himself while playing video games.

These days, most games are played on servers that host thousands of players at the same time. This means that your kids can collaborate with their classmates to build virtual structures in games such as Minecraft or join forces with their peers to play Madden NFL 22 against other teams from around the world. It may also be possible for those who like games such as Monopoly, checkers or UNO to find competitors online. In fact, the internet can be an ideal place to find opponents who are willing to play by your modified UNO rules or who are willing to play variations of other games that you enjoy. For those who have social anxiety, autism or other developmental issues, it may be easier to spend time with others in a virtual world as opposed to the physical world. If you are a parent of a child who may struggle to make friends at school, it may be worthwhile to look into various online forums or information that may better cater to their social needs.

Source Entry 2:Are video games bad for kids’ mental health? The answer might surprise you : Shots – Health News : NPR

Yuki Noguchi is a mother of 2 boys, ages 12 and 13, and she believes that video games can make a negative impact on kids if not treated correctly. I say if not treated correctly because she thinks her kids, or any kids need a limit on video games. She says “Now, my two boys, ages 12 and 13, are growing up in a digital world in a way I did not. Their generation lives online, spending more hours in virtual spaces since the pandemic began.” This shows that the kids need to start limiting themselves on the video games. In the article it also says, “Children need some limits on their gaming, especially if it begins to crowd out other essential or healthy activities, many experts warn, like schoolwork and sleep in particular.” This can be very negative because kids can be so attached to there video games that it can affect there sleep which is part of there health and this can lead to affecting their schoolwork.

According to article, from The New York Times it states, “Some people play video games and live-stream it as a job, but there comes a point where so much is too much. If playing video games interferes with one’s sleep schedule or job/school work, then at that point you’d have to take a step back and recalibrate your time limits. Some people worry about the health issues that come with over-playing like damaged eyesight, lack of exercise, lack of vitamin D, even seizures. It makes sense why parents and Chinese government officials are concerned.” This is also why kids should be limited, and if not video games can affect a kid negatively.

Source 1 :“There isn’t Enough Privacy On Social Media And That Is A Real Problem”    By :https:peter suciu Forbes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2020/06/26/there-isnt-enough-privacy-on-social-media-and-that-is-a-real-problem/?sh=72520d6044f1

The source I found was published on June 26,2020 it talked about  the problems of privacy on social media and what current people had to say about it. To show the numbers and proof of the world having issues to how much their privacy gets invaded “According to a report from RiskBasedSecurity.com, more than 250,000 social media users may have also had their information fully exposed on a deep web hacking forum.The leak was discovered on June 6, 2020 when a known threat actor posted on a popular deep web/dark web hacking forum that he/they had compromised the Preen.Me system and were then holding the personal information of more than 100,000 affiliated influencers for ransom.” People on social media take the risk of that when they decide to be on it , having to make a  password that no one knows or the longest password you can think of maybe it can secure your privacy but no it can secure your privacy enough and it’s an issue that has to knowledge more. Another quote that I found interesting that Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4 who decided to share his opinion “ It is important to understand that not only was the information about the individual stolen, but other data such as Facebook friend lists and additional data that could even put others at risk,” added Kron. “Given the volume of information lost here, it is important that the organization contact victims as soon as possible and that they provide a statement about the breach, something they have not done yet.” What he basically said that it doesn’t just affect one person getting their information stolen it also affects the people they are connected with it as well which increases the risks more . People who were qualified to make sure to keep our privacy secure haven’t done enough to make it more safer.

Source 2: “ The State Of Consumers Data Privacy Laws (Why Does It Matters)”     By: Thorin Klosowski

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/state-of-privacy-laws-in-us/

This source is from The New York Time by Thorin Klosowski published on September 6, 2021 when talking about this article it will be more legal/illegal issues, learning the rights you have to your own privacy. “The United States doesn’t have a singular law that covers the privacy of all types of data. Instead, it has a mix of laws that go by acronyms like HIPAA, FCRA, FERPA, GLBA, ECPA, COPPA, and VPPA.” To more understand what he is saying  there is no law your privacy on social media are easy to access since there isn’t no federal privacy law  many social media companies can do whatever they want with your information. In fact in some states companies are able to share or sell your data without you knowing and it gets worse. When reading this the words he uses shows the concerns he has about this issues saying his opinion “At its best, a data privacy law could make it so that you can buy the latest gizmos with fun new features without having to fret over the fact that the company is collecting more data than you realize” using a sense of humor and opinion to connect more. The quotes and statements I have read help me to write the same issues I learned about so it can slowly get more attention.