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New museums

by Raul A. Barreneche

This volume surveys twenty-seven contemporary museums built worldwide, highlighting their unique architectural designs and diverse functions. It explores how these structures serve as research centres and memorials, reflecting the expanding role of the modern museum.

Accession 4120 ISBN 0714844985 Publisher Phaidon Press
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