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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.

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Sculpture by G. Fletcher Clark, November 20-December 19, 1931

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Abstract

An exhibition of 35 relief and three-dimensional mahogany wood sculptures by American artist G. Fletcher Clark. The exhibition records span 4 folders.

Dates: November 20-December 19, 1931