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History of decorative arts — Main article#if:{2|}|s: Decorative art#if:{2| } #if:{3|}|,|and{2}#if:{3|} #if:{4|}|,|,and{3}#if:{4|} #if:{5|}|,|,and{4}#if:{5|} , and {5} #if:{6| }| (too many parameters in ) The Ancient World *Antique Furniture *Pottery of Ancient GreeceThe… …   Wikipedia

Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art — The Kirkland Museum of Fine Decorative Art is an art museum in Denver, Colorado. Kirkland Museum of Fine Decorative Art has three principal collections, all housed in the museum which incorporates the original 1911 Arts Crafts studio of Vance… …   Wikipedia

Art history — is the academic study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and look. [ [http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=art%20history Art History] . WordNet Search 3.0, princeton.edu]… …   Wikipedia

Art Deco stamps — are postage stamps designed in the Art Deco style which was a popular international design style in the 1920s through the 1930s. The style is marked by the use of geometric motifs, curvilinear forms, sharply defined outlines, often bold colors ,… …   Wikipedia

ART DECO —    Art Deco is a uniquely urban style of architecture that celebrated modernity. In some respects it was modeled on the sleek, streamlined modern architecture found in Europe, such as the Bauhaus or the International style; but rather than these… …   Historical Dictionary of Architecture

Art, Antiques, and Collections — ▪ 2003 Introduction       In 2002 major exhibitions such as Documenta 11 reflected the diverse nature of contemporary art: artists from a variety of cultures received widespread recognition for work ranging from installation to video to painting …   Universalium

art, African — ▪ visual arts Introduction       the visual arts of native Africa, particularly sub Saharan Africa, including such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry.       For more general… …   Universalium

art conservation and restoration — Maintenance and preservation of works of art, their protection from future damage, deterioration, or neglect, and the repair or renovation of works that have deteriorated or been damaged. Research in art history has relied heavily on 20th and… …   Universalium

Art Deco — The art deco spire of the Chrysler Building in New York, built 1928–1930 …   Wikipedia

Decorative arts — Chinese bowl, Northern Sung dynasty, 11th or 12th century, porcelaneous pottery with celadon glaze The decorative arts is traditionally a term for the design and manufacture of functional ob …   Wikipedia

Art Nouveau — Staircase of the Maison Atelier of Victor Horta. This building is one of four Horta designed town houses in Brussels that are together recognised by UNESCO as representing the highest expression of the influential Art Nouveau style in art and… …   Wikipedia

art and architecture, Oceanic — ▪ visual arts Introduction       the visual art (art) and architecture of native Oceania, including media such as sculpture, pottery, rock art, basketry, masks, painting, and personal decoration. In these cultures, art and architecture have often …   Universalium

History of art — This article is an overview of the history of the visual arts worldwide. For the academic discipline of art history, see Art history. The Creation of Adam (1508 1512), by Michelangelo, in the Sistine Chapel (Vatican) …   Wikipedia

art and architecture, Egyptian — Introduction       the ancient architectural monuments, sculptures, paintings, and decorative crafts produced mainly during the dynastic periods of the first three millennia BC in the Nile valley regions of Egypt and Nubia. The course of art in… …   Universalium

Art in ancient Greece — This article is part of the series on: History of Greek art Greek Bronze Age Cycladic art Minoan art Mycenean art Art in ancient Greece Archaic Greek art Classical Greek art Hellenistic a …   Wikipedia

art criticism — Description, interpretation, and evaluation of works of art, manifested in journal reviews, books, and patronage. Art criticism encompasses a wide variety of approaches, from critical commentary to more subjective emotional reactions inspired by… …   Universalium