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:
Blown Glass Figures by Sam Gisnet, April 19-May 10, 1943
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 60 figure works in blown glass by American artist San Gisnet. The exhibition records span four folders.
Dates:
April 19-May 10, 1943