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decorative art (art genre)

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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 152 Collections and/or Records:

Animal Sculpture: Selections from the Permanent Collection, November 6-December 5, 1954

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An exhibition of sculptures of animals from the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition records span one folder of general correspondence.

Dates: November 6-December 5, 1954

Annual Exhibition of the Metal Arts Guild, October 31-December 6, 1959

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An exhibition of jewelry and metal decorative art objects by 26 members of the Metal Arts Guild of San Francisco. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: October 31-December 6, 1959

Annual Exhibition of the Society for Sanity in Art, November 4-December 31, 1945

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The 7th annual exhibition of art by members of the anti-modern artist group the Society for Sanity in Art. The exhibition records span four folders plus a catalog.

Dates: November 4-December 31, 1945

Aquarelles, Chrysos-Carvings, and Sculptures by Karoly Fulop, October 15-November 15, 1930

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An exhibition of 32 works of art by Hungarian artist Karoly Fulop, including aquarelles, chrysos-carving adapted from the 14th century gesso technique, and sculptures. The exhibition records span one folder plus a few copies of the exhibition catalog.

Dates: October 15-November 15, 1930

Art Collection of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, May 30-October 30, 1926

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The Art Collection of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, [Mar-Oct 1926] Exhibition Records details the March to October 1926 exhibition. Some of this collection became part of the Legion of Honor’s permanent collection, as it was Alma de Bretteville Spreckels who co-founded and supported the museum.

Dates: May 30-October 30, 1926

Art Collection of the Honorable T. B. Walker, July 24, 1925-March 11, 1926

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The Art Collection of the Honorable T. B. Walker, Jul 24, 1925-Mar 11, 1926 Exhibition Records details the planning and installation of T.B. Walker's famed art collection at the Legion of Honor in 1925. This exhibition took place before Walker opened his own museum which became The Walker Art Gallery (now the Walker Art Center) in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1927. The exhibition records span five folders plus several copies of the catalog and clippings.

Dates: July 24, 1925-March 11, 1926

Art of the Ancient Mediterranean, March 1-May 22, 1955

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An exhibition of portrait sculptures by Roman artists of the first century, lent by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Osgood. This was the first public exhibition of this collection. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: March 1-May 22, 1955

Bead Fantasies by Edna Hesthal, May 22-June 20, 1954

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An exhibition of jewelry designed by American artist Edna Hesthal. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: May 22-June 20, 1954

Birds and Fish in Art, February 4-March 19, 1942

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An exhibition reviewing various interpretations of birds and fish in art across world cultures. The exhibition records span three folders plus clippings and installation photographs.

Dates: February 4-March 19, 1942

Blown Glass Figures by Sam Gisnet, April 19-May 10, 1943

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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