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:
Albert Campbell Hooper Memorial Exhibition, October 1-[28] 1945
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of artworks from the permanent collection of the museum, the Albert Campbell Hooper Collection, a 400 object donated in 1943. This exhibition was intended to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Albert Campbell Cooper who died in 1944. No materials remain for this exhibition.
Dates:
October 1-[28] 1945
The Hooper Collection of Painting, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, January 14-April 30, 1944
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of a collection of over 300 paintings, sculptures, and decorative art objects recently gifted to the museum by Albert Campbell Hooper, inclduing works by Van Dyck, Romney, Hoppner, Van Ostade, and Houdon. The exhibition records span two folders.
Dates:
January 14-April 30, 1944