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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:

Bronze Sculptures by Arthur Putnam, March 1958

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A new permanent exhibition showcasing bronze sculptures by American artist Arthur Putnam from the Spreckels collection. The exhibition records include a catalog.

Dates: March 1958

Built in the U.S.A., 1932-1944: Photographs, Models, and Drawings, Circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, March 8-29, 1945

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An exhibition of 47 photographs, models, and drawings of American architecture built between the Museum of Modern Art’s first exhibition in 1932 and this, their 15th anniversary in 1944. The exhibition records span five folders.

Dates: March 8-29, 1945

Calligraphy and Form in Chinese Art, March 31-May 13, 1951

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An exhibition of manuscripts, paintings, block prints, ceramics, bronzes, and sculpture by Chinese artists from private collections. The exhibition records span two folders plus photographs.

Dates: March 31-May 13, 1951

Carved Jade, Lent by Mrs. Ralph Ellis, December 20, 1930-[July 1931]

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An exhibition of 250 pieces of carved jade, lent to the Legion of Honor by Mrs. Ralph Ellis of Berkeley, California and Jericho, Long Island, New York. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: December 20, 1930-[July 1931]

Ceramics by Claude Horan, August 14-September 30, 1945

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An exhibition of 72 ceramic objects by American artist Claude Horan. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: August 14-September 30, 1945

Ceramics by Dan Rhodes, January 9-February 28, 1948

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An exhibition of about 50 ceramic bowls, plates, and platters by American artist Dan Rhodes. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: January 9-February 28, 1948

Ceramics by Edith Kiertzner Heath, September 1-October 1, 1944

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An exhibition of 90 ceramics by American artist Edith Kiertzner Heath. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: September 1-October 1, 1944

Ceramics by Herbert Sanders, March 16-April 16, 1943

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A retrospective exhibition of 91 ceramic artworks by American artist Herbert Sanders, the head of the ceramics department at San Jose State University. The exhibition records span five folders.

Dates: March 16-April 16, 1943

Ceramics by Whitney Atchley, September 10-October 31, 1947

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An exhibition of ceramics by American artist Whitney Atchley. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: September 10-October 31, 1947

Ceramics from the Collection of Mrs. A.B. Spreckels, [January-April 1938]

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An exhibition of ceramics lent by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, co-founder of the Legion of Honor. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [January-April 1938]