Synopsis: This is the catalog from an exhibit at the Philipsburg Manor Gallery, part of the Historic Hudson Valley. It combines
short narratives with pictures of art and artifacts from the exhibit. Specifically,
this exhibit explored the diversity in Philipsburg in the 100 years before the Revolutionary
War.
Review: I enjoy when museums and galleries published catalog
books for exhibits. It gives the patron the ability to “take home” the exhibit –
and to have the information long after the exhibit has been changed. However,
if this exhibit was as jumbled as this book, the patrons probably left more
confused than educated. This is sad. The information included is instructive
and interesting. When they speak of diversity, they don’t mean only black or
Native American – but they include anyone who settled in this area: Dutch,
English, French, Scandinavian, Creole, and others. The pictures of art and
artifacts included help liven up the narrative, and the case study of the
Philips family helps add faces to the information. However the narrative is jumbled,
disjointed, and awkward to follow. The poor organization detracts from what is
otherwise a lovely exhibit catalog.
Bookmarks: 6 of 10
Awards: None
ISBN: 0-912882-92-1
Date Finished: 10-25-2015
Pages: 38
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