WORLD MUSEUM OF ART World and Human: reflection of each other
Welcome to the World Museum of Art
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The WMA website is an entertaining educational platform that combines seven areas of art Each section is represented historically and visually Content is accessible depending on the access rights of three different levels of detail available to the user – content is presented in text, multi-media and electronic-commercial forms
The base of the site is in chronologic order of the events. Chronological sequence of presentation gives us an ability to have a clear structure, provoke reader’s interest in the following events, and connect the relationships between the events of the past and present. Three levels of difďŹ culty of the content give us the ability to gradually increase the depth in desired subject. That would also differentiate the perception of the same events: a reader will have a chance to evaluate the event from the perspective of its historical place, historical value, and historical result. 2
World & Travel Read the story of our motherland – planet Earth. Take a virtual trip around the world. Meet friends, and go places together.
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Landscaping Learn about gardens and gardening, visit them, ďŹ nd hobbyists, schools, and advice.
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Spirituality What are our hopes and beliefs? Spiritual practices, ďŹ nd likeminded people.
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Music Read about its history, listen to it, and share your experience with others.
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Photography About people who forever changed the face of world photography. About people whose efforts and talent made photography an independent art form
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Fashion What kept us warm in the time of the Ice Age? What is fashionable today? Where can I buy it?
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History of Civilization Learn about the best leaders of humanity, witness the rise and fall of great empires, and make your own conclusions.
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Why is it a museum When we think about a museum, we imagine a monumental building, large exhibit rooms, collections of artifacts, and guidance. If we are familiar with the museum, we go to certain rooms once in a while to refresh our impressions. There are 850 million people that visit museums annually. There are another 524 million people who visit museums online. A lot of museums have started their own websites. Some are very impressive: almost like visiting a real place. There were several attempts to make virtual museums, but in most cases, they would either replicate the museum “on the ground”, or “library/archive”, or “catalog/magazine” – that takes away educational or entertaining points as part of the experience. So, why is it a challenge to make a virtual museum that would be educational, entertaining, and easy to navigate? Museum building is a multidimensional space. The real painting is a priceless visual experience of colors, composition, and emotional message. But, when you look on your computer all you see is a screen – two-dimensional space. That is why the structure of rooms, catalogs, archives, lists or articles kills the thrill of adventure, and makes you feel lost in the woods of words, pictures, and headlines.
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In our project we implemented all the modern achievements of site building and online marketing - The site is built as a platform that combines seven areas of art, where users will find different levels of material just for themselves - People will be able to communicate, to discuss topics of interest with each other as well as with experts and leaders in the field of art and education - Interactive content that is presented in text, multi-media and electronic-commercial forms will help users significantly improve their level of expertise - Mobile applications and the browser version of the site will make it more convenient to use. - Rating and deep integration with social networks will allow users to find comfortable, and simple solutions - The latest technology, such as the Oculus Rift, Augmented Reality, and software integration with JIBO will significantly improve the comfort of visual experience - We have set a very high standard for the quality of the content, so the user can always count on the most accurate, unique, interesting and qualitative information - Our goal is to improve and sharpen the appearance of our product, making it more and more convenient, aesthetically appealing and relevant over time
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WORLD MUSEUM OF ART World and Human: reflection of each other
Ste.102, 3965 W 83rd St., Prairie Village, KS, 66208 Tel.: +1 (913) 6452838 l.bottomley@worldmuseumofart.org