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ArchivalExhibitions

Characteristics andMethodology


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BASICS OF THE EXHIBITION Need of the Study

Definition of Exhibition

Types of Expositions Nature of Exhibition

Size, Characteristics, Venue and Methodology

Presentations of few Exhibition


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Need of Study

Because it has been realised that a

common man is attracted by:

How it is Displayed ? instead of

What is displayed ?


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Definition

A collection of things put on

display for people to look atOxford Dictionary


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What is Exhibition

An exhibition is a means of communication

aiming at large groups of the public with

the purpose of conveying information,

ideas and emotions relating to the materialevidence of man and his surroundings with

the aid of chiefly visual and dimensional

methods


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Purpose/ObjectiveCommercial

Informational/Educational


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Archival Exhibitions are Educative in Character

Educational/Informational

Random Thematic


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ize of the exhibition Visitor should feel that he/she is in the

garden of information not in the jungle of

information

World over the display capacity of the

exhibition gallery is 100-125 items


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Venue of the Display

Random display of the selected itemsmay be organised in the receptionarea , conference hall , verandah/corridor.

Ideal venue for the display ofthematic exhibition is ground floor of

a hall in the cultural complex of thecity ,preferably centrally located.


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Methodology for the exhibition


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Selection of topic

Birth centenaries of eminentpersonalties,silver jubilee/ golden

jubilee/diamond jubilee/ centenaries ofhistorical events.

Relevance with the society

Bearing on the current topics/ events


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Selection of material

Check up horizontal as well as verticalcollections on the selected topic

Allied institution should also be consultedfor the availability of the material

Subject expert should be consulted tohave better understanding of the subject.

Priority should be given to single sheetdocuments


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Highlight central theme

Graphic Design

Mural

Translite

Diorama


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Preparation of exhibits

Original Duplication

Xerox Photographic

Digital


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Display of exhibits

Showcase (original)

Readymade Panel boards

Tailor made Panel boards


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Preparation of textual material

Main Story- line

Sectional Story- line

Captions

Publicity material


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Preparation of publicity material

Brochure

Leaflet

Press release

Posters

Information to the engagement column of daily Newspapers

Letters to School/College

Advertisement in Newspapers

Signage Boards

Title/Publicity Boards Banners


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Projection of ambience

Subject friendly decoration in the hall

Background music befitting the theme

Spotlighting for the exhibits

Folio pottage arrangement


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Visitors participation

Comments in Visitor Book

Feedback form

Interactive activities based on exhibits


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Precautions /Suggestions

Security of the original exhibits should be ensured

Avoid brittle and faded documents for the display.

In case it is must , the fasicimile copy/modelmay be got prepared with the help of artist

New experiments in display may be discussedwith exhibition team

People having aptitude for the craft of theexhibition should be associated

Remain in touch with the latest developments inthe field

Budgetary considerations should be pre planned


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Summing up

Mostly visitors spent short time in yourexhibition

One should plan, design and presentexhibitions in such a manner so that thevisitors are comfortable, happy and wish

to visit next exhibition


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Rajmani,Assistant Director of Archives ,

National Archives of India,Janpath,

New Delhi-110001

E mail: [email protected]

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