Begin with the PastAuthor :
Hardback
Published : Tuesday 27 September 2016
Description
Rising on the National Mall next to the Washington Monument, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is a tiered bronze beacon inviting everyone to learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how it helped shape this nation. Begin with the Past: Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture is the story of how this unparalleled museum found its place in the nations collective memory and on its public commons. Begin with the Past presents the long history of efforts to build a permanent place to collect, study and present African American history and culture. In 2003 the museum was officially established at long last, yet the work of the museum was only just beginning. The book traces the appointment of the director, the selection of the site and the process of conceiving, designing and constructing a public monument to the achievements and contributions of African Americans. The careful selection of architects, designers and engineers culminated in a museum that embodies African American sensibilities about space, form and material and incorporates rich cultural symbols into the design of the building and its surrounding landscape. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a place for all Americans to understand our past and embrace our future and this book is a testament to the inspiration and determination that went into creating this unique place.
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