Object interpretation
The evidence-based explanation that connects an object with its making, use, context and possible meanings.
Example
Compare the wall label, audio guide and surrounding works because each layer of interpretation answers a different question.
Sources: louvre.fr
Related terms
Collections and curating
Wall label
The short museum text identifying a work and supplying selected context beside it.
Accessibility and families
Museum audio guide
An official recorded interpretation service delivered through a device or application for selected works and spaces.
Collections and curating
Provenance research
Research into an artwork's ownership and transfer history from its creation to the present.
Collections and curating
Permanent collection
The works an institution holds and presents over time, although individual objects may rotate or leave display.
