Association of Historians of American Art
Event
- Title:
- Pilgrims of Beauty: Art & Inspiration in 19th Century Italy
- When:
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02.03.2012 - 06.10.2012
- Where:
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Museum of Art – RISD -
Providence
- Category:
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Current Exhibitions
Description
Pilgrims of Beauty:
Art and Inspiration in 19th-Century Italy
Friday, February 3 through Sunday, June 10, 2012
Throughout the 19th century, the landscape, history, architecture, and art of Italy served as a tremendous source of inspiration for artists. Masters such as Ingres, Turner, Sargent, and Whistler were among those who benefitted from, and contributed to, the spirit of artistic experimentation and collaboration Italy offered.
Featuring more than 60 works of art—including paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs, and jewelry, all drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection—Pilgrims of Beauty is a window into the array of styles and approaches that emerged from Italy in this period.
Venue
- Venue:
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Museum of Art – RISD
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Website
- Street:
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224 Benefit Street
- ZIP:
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02903
- City:
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Providence
- State:
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RI
- Country:
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Description
The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, also known as the RISD Museum, is Rhode Island’s leading museum of fine and decorative art, housing a collection of 84,000 objects of international significance. It is southeastern New England’s only comprehensive art museum and is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The RISD Museum strives to be a vital cultural resource by educating and inspiring a wide variety of audiences: families and individuals, scholars and researchers, artists and designers, and students of all ages. The Museum maintains an active program of exhibitions, lectures, tours, workshops and publications dedicated to the interpretation of art and design from diverse cultures ranging from ancient times to the present.