Open AccessLeveling the Participatory Field: the Mind's Eye Program at the Guggenheim Museum
Author(s) -
Georgia Krantz
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
disability studies quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2159-8371
pISSN - 1041-5718
DOI - 10.18061/dsq.v33i3.3738
Subject(s) - citizen journalism , independence (probability theory) , field (mathematics) , key (lock) , visual arts , low vision , aesthetics , psychology , art , reflection (computer programming) , sociology , computer science , political science , optometry , law , statistics , mathematics , computer security , pure mathematics , programming language , medicine
This essay constitutes a methodological inquiry into standard approaches to interacting around art with people who are blind or have low vision. Critical reflection upon Verbal Imaging and close-looking techniques yields learning environments in which visitors to the museum have opportunities for increased independence, leadership roles and sense of community. Key words: Guggenheim Museum, art education for blind and low-vision people, verbal imaging, verbal description of art, museum accessibility programs.