Blind Visitor Experiences at Art Museums - by Simon J Hayhoe (Hardcover)

About the Book

Through case studies and findings from participant observations in classes and touch tours for blind and visually impaired people at the Met, Blind Visitor Experiences at Art Museums explores both passive and active social exclusion from the museum's facilities giving readers ...

Book Synopsis

Through case studies and findings from participant observations in classes and touch tours for blind and visually impaired people at the Met, Blind Visitor Experiences at Art Museums explores both passive and active social exclusion from the museum's facilities giving readers an understanding on how to provide the best services and experience.

Review Quotes

Dr. Hayhoe's book takes us on a fascinating journey led by an expert guide highlighting via case study and argument the passive exclusions our premier art museums demonstrate to people with no vision. He delivers a nuanced and persuasive account as to why we need a greater understanding of creativity, identity, and agency. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this welcome resource.

Simon Hayhoe writes fluidly and pointedly and has unexcelled knowledge of the blind, education and the arts, in modern times and in the past. He is today's go-to authority.

About the Author

Simon Hayhoe is lecturer in education at University of Bath and research associate in the Centre for the Philosophy of Natural & Social Science, London School of Economics, United Kingdom. His PhD is from the University of Birmingham and his Md. from the University of Leicester.