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decorative art (art genre)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: enre including works that are primarily utilitarian in form or function, but that have aesthetic value provided by the design, decoration, or embellishment. They may include ceramics, furniture, textiles, glass, leather, metalwork, arms and armor, clocks, and jewelry, and other household or utilitarian objects. They are distinct from "fine arts," which were traditionally considered to require more extensive training and were restricted to the media of painting, sculpture, drawing, and architecture.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Sculpture by Beniamino Bufano, January 1-February 8, 1929

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Abstract

An exhibition of glazed terra cotta and porcelain objects by Italian-American sculptor Beniamino Bufano. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: January 1-February 8, 1929

Sculptures of Benvenuto Bufano, February 2-[March 15], 1931

 Sub-Series
Abstract

Glazed terracotta sculptures by Italian-American sculptor Beniamino Bufano. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: February 2-[March 15], 1931