Breaking through the language barrier–bringing ‘dead’ languages to life through sensory and narrative engagement

Ancient inscriptions can be difficult to understand and off-putting to museum audiences, but they are packed with personal stories and vivid information about the people who made them. This article argues that overcoming the language barrier presented by these objects can offer a deep sense of engag...

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Main Authors: Baker, A. (Author), Cooley, A. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Routledge 2018
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