Exposition of Medical History: A Metaphorical Image or a Collection of Objects?
Exposition of Medical History: A Metaphorical Image or a Collection of Objects?

Summary/Abstract: A significant part of the Russian museum sphere is comprised of the less known museums of medical research institutes and clinics which operate on a voluntary basis. The museum at the Russian Research Centre of Surgery (RSCS) by the name of Academician Boris Vasilevich Petrovsky has been around for more than fifteen years. The museum’s exposition is regarded as an example of a highly original solution to the problem which could be stated as follows: which should be considered more important in the setup of an exhibition—a metaphorical image or a collection of authentic objects?

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