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:
Greek and Byzantine Coins from the Collection of Edward Gans, April 25-June 7, 1959
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of ancient coins lent by German collector Edward Gans, representing ancient cultures across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The exhibition records span four folders plus a catalog and photographs.
Dates:
April 25-June 7, 1959