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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:

Museum of Dance and Theater, [September-October 1957]

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An exhibition showcasing the collection to be installed in the intended “Museum of Dance and Theater,” a project to build a permanent museum within Golden Gate Park to house the dance and theater collection of Legion of Honor co-founder Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. The exhibition records include a catalog.

Dates: [September-October 1957]

Napoleonic Souvenirs from the Museum of the Legion of Honor, Paris, [December 1953-January 1954]

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An exhibition of objects of the Napoleonic era from the Paris Legion of Honor, the museum after which the California Palace of the Legion of Honor was modeled. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [December 1953-January 1954]

Near and Far Eastern Arts, [September 22-October 21, 1951]

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An exhibition of Persian miniatures, Roman glass, Chinese sculptures, and other art objects from the 16th and 17th centuries. The exhibition records span one folder of photographs.

Dates: [September 22-October 21, 1951]

Objects of Utility: Everyday Articles from 1951 B.C. to 1951 A.D., April 7-May 13, 1951

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An exhibition surveying 1000 years of everyday objects. The exhibition records span two folders.

Dates: April 7-May 13, 1951

Offhand Blown Glass by John Burton, April 5-May 11, 1958

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An exhibition of 86 pieces of blown glass bottles and goblets by English-born American artist John Burton, modeled after ancient and traditional bottle designs. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.

Dates: April 5-May 11, 1958

Old Masters, Renaissance Italian Furniture, Majolica Vases and Other Art Objects from the Collection of Carl W. Hamilton, September 1, 1927-January 6, 1928

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An exhibition of 91 Old Master paintings, Renaissance Italian Furniture, Majolica vases, and other art objects from the collection of Mr. Carl W. Hamilton of New York City. The exhibition records include a few copies of the exhibition catalog.

Dates: September 1, 1927-January 6, 1928

Oriental Bronzes from the Arthur Sachs Collection, [February-April 1948]

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An exhibition of bronze sculptures by Asian artists from the collection of Arthur Sachs. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [February-April 1948]

Painted Faces, Masks: Religious, Decorative and Festive, November 21, 1953-January 10, 1954

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An exhibition of 60 masks comparing the religious, decorative, and festival masks across the globe. The exhibition records span three folders plus a bulletin and photographs.

Dates: November 21, 1953-January 10, 1954

Painting and Sculpture by Robert Boardman Howard, October 3-28, 1945

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An exhibition of 19 paintings, sculptures, gouches, and drawings by American artist Robert Boardman Howard. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: October 3-28, 1945

Painting and Sculpture Exhibition Sponsored by the Society for Sanity in Art, December 7, 1946-January 26, 1947

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The 8th annual exhibition of art by members of the anti-modern artist group Society for Sanity in Art. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: December 7, 1946-January 26, 1947