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Abstract
We use models to put things into perspective, and to make the world intelligible. At the same time, models are expressions of creativity and innovation. Some models imitate reality as we know it, while others attempt to present an imagined or idealized reality. Models can be models of something, and they can be models for something. A basic assumption in this talk is that models are created for different purposes. For instance, they can be intended to produce knowledge, persuade others, or evoke emotions.
I will try to illuminate this by reflecting on a number of models from the collections at the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, that have recently been made part of an exhibition called “Models and miniatures.” The cases include models used for teaching and research, prototypes and architectural models, and models displayed at fairs and exhibitions. They span a time period of more than two centuries, from the early 19^th century until our time. Different questions will be asked in order to expose differences and similarities between the models: Who used them? What were the intentions behind them? What roles did they perform? Did their purpose, function, or meaning change over time? 

CV
Dr. Frode Weium is Head of Department for Exhibitions and Collections at the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology in Oslo. He holds a PhD in Historical and Cultural Studies from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. His publications include Material Culture and Electronic Sound (co-edited with Tim Boon, 2013). He has curated numerous exhibitions, most recently the exhibition "Models and miniatures."