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 1 Collection or Record:
Offhand Blown Glass by John Burton, April 5-May 11, 1958
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 86 pieces of blown glass bottles and goblets by English-born American artist John Burton, modeled after ancient and traditional bottle designs. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.
Dates:
April 5-May 11, 1958