ornament
Courts and Colonies: the William and Mary Style in Holland, England, and AmericaA lavish, baroque celebration of the 300th anniversary of the accession to the English throne of the William III of Holland, and his first cousin, Queen Mary II of England. The objects on display document the communication and adaptation of 17th century styles across countries and continents. Holland, Netherlands, england, America, 17th century, furniture, textiles, ornament, decorative arts, exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35349329 |
||
Immovable Objects: Manhattan from Battery Park to the Brooklyn BridgeThe first in a series of experiments to understand some of the complex forces that shape cities. This exhibition puts the neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, a showcase of urban design, on display. The Exhibition Loop, a path that winds through streets and building lobbies, is laid out to help focus attention on a representative cross-section of objects, from skyscrapers to lamp posts. New York City, Architecture, ornament, urban planning, exhibitions |
||
Gold of Greece: Jewelry and Ornaments from the Benaki MuseumThis exhibition traces the evolution of Hellenism through Greece's gold craftsmanship. The objects on display date from the 15th century BC through the late 19th century, providing comprehensive coverage of the technical developments and aesthetic tastes of each period. Organized by the Benaki Museum, Athens, and the Dallas Museum of Art. Greece, gold, jewelry, ornament, traveling exhibitions |
