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Discover Bebés: Usos y costumbres sobre el nacimiento Exhibition at the Museum of Costume

Examine the changing customs and perceptions of birth and infancy across Western societies, spanning two centuries.

The 'Bebés: Usos y costumbres sobre el nacimiento' exhibition at the Museum of Costume delves into the significant shifts in societal practices and viewpoints concerning infancy and childbirth. It illustrates how approaches to early childhood and newborn care transformed within Western societies from the 19th century to the 1960s. Explore the convergence of elite, urban, and popular culture in shaping these customs.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, 'Bebés: Usos y costumbres sobre el nacimiento,' explores the evolution of societal attitudes, customs, and perceptions surrounding infancy from the 19th century to the 1960s. It highlights the transformation in how Western societies have approached birth and early childhood care.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Bebés: Usos y costumbres sobre el nacimiento' delves into the profound changes in societal practices and viewpoints regarding infancy and childbirth over two centuries, from the 19th century to the 1960s. It illustrates how the approach to early childhood and the care of newborns has transformed significantly within Western societies. The exhibition draws a dialogue between elite, urban, and popular culture to demonstrate how these spheres converged over time, leading to a homogenization of practices. Key pieces on display address enduring traditions, beliefs, superstitions, and music associated with infancy, inviting viewers to reflect on inherited customs that may unconsciously persist. The exhibition concludes by referencing the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959), underscoring the historical vulnerability of children and the radical shifts in the concept of descent and child-rearing in contemporary Western societies.

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No specific ticketing information is provided on the page for this exhibition; admission is likely covered by general museum entry, but this is not explicitly stated. Visitors are directed to general exhibition information on the museum's website.

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Venue
Museum of Costume
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 21, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Elena Vázquez, with coordination by Teresa García, Fátima García, and Beatriz Bermejo. Produced by the Museo del Traje. CIPE.
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