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Ink, Silk, and Gold: The Great Empires

by , in Education

Aug

15

From the 16th to the 18th centuries, the Islamic world was ruled by three great empires. Though these empires experienced times of conflict, they were continually engaged in mercantile and diplomatic interactions with one another.

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Talks & Tea: Afternoons at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

by , in Programs

Oct

17

Talks & Tea offers opportunities for both social and mental connections to the artwork at the Museum, combined with delicious refreshments in a comfortable setting. Once a month, an art […]

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Art & Science: Curiosity of a Modern Time

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Education

Nov

25

…I was curious, what else was happening? Beyond and within government programs and private endeavors, what technological advances were pushing industry along, not only processes but what was new?

Scotch tape was new, originally…

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