Museums
Mention 3 of the main objectives of a museum.
Recollection, conservation, restoration, communication, research and exhibition of pieces of art that create stories and legacies for our generation and those to come.
During which war were many museums destroyed?
World War II
Festivals can focus on...
Oriented towards music, street entertainment, cinema or multidisciplinary activities.
Mention 3 of the 10 most important museums in the world.
Who collected art as a sing of power?
Romans collect art as a sign of power. Inspired by Julius Caesar, promote the idea of "cultural heritage for all."
Mention 3 of the 6 different modern venues for art diffusion.
Biennales
Shows
Festivals
Art markets
Art fairs
Which museum has an entire collection that belongs to the Catholic Church?
Vatican Museums
Who started a royal art collection during the Renaissance, and where was it moved later?
King Francis I of France started a royal art collection, later moved to the Louvre by Louis XIV.
What are bienniales?
Cultural events that are organized every two years with a clear protagonist. It can be dance, theater, plastic arts, or a specific theme like glass, engraving, artist books, or other art forms.
Which museum has around 35,000 pieces of art on display?
Louvre Museum (France)
When did museums gain scientific importance?
18th Century (Enlightenment)
Where do art markets mainly take place?
Mainly in Europe, and exist to verify the artist’s level of professionalism.
Which museum has the longest collection of paintings in the world?
Hermitage Museum (Russia)
What does "museion" mean? And who established it?
Greeks and Egyptians establish mouseion (places for the muses) to collect and study knowledge, arts, and sciences.
Who are art fairs exclusively open to?
Exclusively open to art galleries, so the artist must be represented by a participating gallery that backs up artists from their workshops.