Cultural theorist and museologist Ksenia Surikova explores the phenomenon of the museum through the lens of architecture, situating it within the broader context of cultural transformations that have shaped the museum’s roles and functions in society. By examining how the museum has existed across various historical periods, the author demonstrates how shifting strategies in engaging with the past have altered the perception of both museum objects and the museum’s purpose—processes that, in turn, have led to the creation or dissolution of specific typologies for museum architecture.
This book is intended for architects, artists, cultural theorists, and museologists, as well as for representatives of municipal administrations and various civic communities.