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 3 Collections and/or Records:
For Modern Interiors, [March 17-May 16, 1948]
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of furniture, textiles, and ceramics by modern American artists, arranged by Robert M. Kasper and Pacific Shop. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.
Dates:
[March 17-May 16, 1948]
Margaret de Patta Jewelry, [August 1950]
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 41 pieces of jewelry by American artist Margaret de Patta, lent by Pacific Shop. The exhibition records span two folders.
Dates:
[August 1950]
Study in Black and White: Modern Decorative Arts and Related Material, March 11-May 14, 1950
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of textiles, ceramics, and furniture by modern artists, lent by Robert M. Kasper, Pacific Shop, and Cargoes, Inc. The exhibition records span two folders.
Dates:
March 11-May 14, 1950