Collecting:- opinions sought

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Q1.

does knowledge of the society, culture and history from which a collected item come enhance the pursuit of collecting those items?

Q2.

if the response to Q1. is "yes, it does", is it a reasonable expectation that the majority of collectors would attempt to improve their knowledge in these areas ?

Q3.

if the response to Q1. is "no, it does not", can the reasons why it does not be identified ?

Q1.
Yes. I believe more so when a specific item found in context. Consider also many people may actually be involved in the pursuit of understanding a specific culture firstly which then led them to collect material item from the cultures they have interest in.

Q2
Yes. I think it is fair to say two thing;
Once an interest is piqued it usually grows and develops.
BUT, everyone learns at their own pace and methods.

Q3.

NA.

Gavin