In today’s lecture we spoke about observation. It is the active acquisition of information from a primary source. In living beings, observation employs the senses.
Upon making observations, we start to form assumptions, judgements, personal bias, personal interests, influence interactions,etc.
Observing other people leads to –
- Building of relationships- While talking to people for the first time, we are able to observe how people behave, interact and thereby we are able to form interpersonal relations with them.
- Use information for personal benefits- When we assume something about another person, we can use it for their benefit sometimes, like for recommending or referring to someone in a way that it will aid the person.
- Confirming or breaking a mindset- When we observe something bout someone, we are able to break the preconceived notions we have of them, before observing them, and are able to briefly understand who they are as individuals.
Next we went on to discuss what we observed in the museum –
This museum houses a large number of archaeological finds, maps and historical photographs of Mumbai, clay models, silver and copper ware and costumes. Its significant collections include a 17th-century manuscript of Hatim Tai. It also houses the iconic Kala Ghoda statue. Outside the museum is the installation of the monolithic basalt elephant sculpture recovered from the sea, which originated from Elephanta Island (Gharapuri Island). As Mumbai’s oldest museum, the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum showcases the city’s cultural heritage and history through a rare collection of 19th century fine and decorative arts that highlight early modern art practices and craftsmanship in the erstwhile Bombay Presidency and beyond. The permanent collection includes miniature clay models, dioramas, maps, lithographs, photographs, and rare books that document the life of the people of Mumbai and the history of the city from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Since the establishment of the Museum Trust in 2003, the Museum has augmented its permanent collection with new acquisitions, to create a comprehensive representation of the city’s art and culture from the 19th century onwards, including contemporary art. The curatorial strategy and display highlight the primary themes within the collection.
DISHA KALYANI 