Artifact 9: The Spirit of Sharing

This article does not surprise me at all now that i have seen how so many different companies are using the internet. Even though you would not really see the need for museum's to show their content on the internet, it is a very good way for them to create interest in the items they have. Things like Facebook and twitter are making it easier and easier for these places to create a buzz about what they have going on and catch the eyes of those people who may be interested in what they have to offer. After being enrolled in a art history course this spring i have been using the Saint Louis Art Museum website to look at the collection they provide online. They feature all of their collection online so it is not mandatory that you go to the museum to see the artwork all the time. Not only do they have the pictures of the art on the website, they also have some descriptions of the art that tell about the time and the artist. The art museums will get much more interest i feel from any outsiders if they preview their collections online because people would know what they will be going to see. Things like facebook and twitter will help to promote any special presentations that they have going on, and also create interest from donors.