“Museum Material? An Institution-Based Critique of the Historiography of Plaster Cast Sculpture.” In Material Worlds: Proceedings of the Conference Held at Glasgow University, 2005, eds. R. Moffat and E. de Klerk. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Press (2007), 26–39. (original) (raw)

This paper critiques the historiography surrounding plaster cast sculptures and their role within museums, emphasizing the challenges and limitations museums face as preservation institutions. It explores how the notion of museums as perpetual banks for cultural artifacts conflicts with practical realities, while positioning plaster casts as significant educational tools in the history of art. The analysis highlights the need for a re-evaluation of the significance of plaster casts in both historical contexts and contemporary practices.