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:
Mobiles and Articulated Sculpture, October 2-November 21, 1948
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 27 mobiles and articulated sculptures displaying the recent development of expressive forms in the twentieth century, arranged by assistant director of the Legion of Honor Jermayne MacAgy. The exhibition records span five folders.
Dates:
October 2-November 21, 1948
Recent Terra Cottas by Adaline Kent, July 2-August 7, 1955
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of terracotta sculptures by American artist Adaline Kent. The exhibition records span one folder plus photographs.
Dates:
July 2-August 7, 1955