Looks at how whole domains of phenomena come into being and sometimes pass away as objects of scientific study. With examples from the natural and social scienc

A revealing look at ancient art in the Menil Collection that addresses the problem of objects lacking archaeological context This innovative anthology discusses

From the Valley of the Kings to Las Vegas, Egypt looms large in the Western imagination. So why are we intrigued by pyramids and practices of mummification? Is

Exploring the relationship between museums and biographies, this collection of essays examines examples from the early 19th century to the present day.

What do Persian robes of honour, 20th-century still-life painting, fur garments, and 18th-century porcelain all have in common? Prized, possessed and modelled,