Mabel O Wilson

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Begin with the Past: Building the National Museum of African American History and CultureHardcover, 27 September 2016

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Print Length
144 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Date Published
27 Sep 2016
ISBN-10
1588345696
ISBN-13
9781588345691

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Rising on the National Mall next to the Washington Monument, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is a tiered bronze beacon inviting everyone to learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how it helped shape this nation. Begin with the Past: Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture is the story of how this unparalleled museum found its place in the nation's collective memory and on its public commons.

Begin with the Past presents the long history of efforts to build a permanent place to collect, study, and present African American history and culture. In 2003 the museum was officially established at long last, yet the work of the museum was only just beginning. The book traces the appointment of the director, the selection of the site, and the process of conceiving, designing, and constructing a public monument to the achievements and contributions of African Americans. The careful selection of architects, designers, and engineers culminated in a museum that embodies African American sensibilities about space, form, and material and incorporates rich cultural symbols into the design of the building and its surrounding landscape. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a place for all Americans to understand our past and embrace our future, and this book is a testament to the inspiration and determination that went into creating this unique place.

Product Details

Author:
Mabel O Wilson
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
CA
Date Published:
27 September 2016
Dimensions:
25.65 x 21.08 x 1.78 cm
ISBN-10:
1588345696
ISBN-13:
9781588345691
Language:
English
Pages:
144
Weight:
725.75 gm

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