Literatur und Archiv - 5: Literarische Ausstellungen von 1949 bis 1985

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The text provides a comprehensive overview of literature exhibitions, addressing their theoretical foundations, institutional contexts, and presentation practices. It begins with an introduction that outlines the challenges of balancing aesthetic display and educational documentation. The first section delves into the concept of literature exhibitions, exploring their potential and limitations, as well as specific issues faced by literature museums. The second section focuses on institutions hosting literary exhibitions, including history museums, libraries, and literature museums, discussing the representation of history and the role of exhibitions in libraries. It also reviews the evolution of manuscript and printed material exhibitions in public scientific libraries and examines the design of biographical museums. The third section compares national and international practices, highlighting the literary heritage in museums and analyzing survey results on exhibition practices in Germany. The fourth section addresses the presentation and reception of literary exhibitions, discussing visual design challenges and audience engagement. Finally, the text provides a detailed directory of literature exhibitions in West and East Germany from 1949 to 1985, along with a selected bibliography on exhibitions in cultural history museums, archives, and libraries. The work concludes with registers and source citations, offering a rich re