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Tag Archives: 1930s

The English Garden

by , in Behind the Scenes, Gardens, Support

Dec

28

Thumbing through pictures of the Gardens from the 1920s and 30s, it’s easy to see, even in sepia tones, their stunning beauty. Brimming with hundreds of blooms from daylilies, peonies, iris, cannas, and roses, it was a spectacular sight. Petunias, snapdragons, and candytuft blossomed while white clematis, red passion flowers, and Japanese and Chinese wisteria perfumed the air.

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Popular World War I Painting on Loan to Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

by , in Art, Behind the Scenes

Dec

03

John Steuart Curry’s Parade to War, Allegory (1938) was created during the Great Depression on the eve of World War II, and is one of the Museum’s most popular pieces.

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Modern Dialect: Spotlight on John Steuart Curry

by , in Art

Dec

10

The current exhibit Modern Dialect: American Paintings from the John and Susan Horseman Collection, on display in the Mason Gallery until January 5, 2014, contains works made by various artists in the early to mid 20th century. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ permanent collection also contains works by three of these artists: William Zorach, John Steuart Curry, and George Wesley Bellows.

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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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Top 10 Facts About The Great Depression

by , in Art

Nov

19

This series will highlight 10 quick and easy facts about different cultures, artistic movements, and stylistic periods. Stay tuned for the next list in the series!
To see more paintings from Modern Dialect, come visit the Museum before January 5th, 2014.

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Future Retro Designer Portfolios: Harley Earl

by , Marketing Manager in Art

Jun

18

Written by Staci Bu Shea, Guest Curator for Future Retro Image source: media.gm.com To begin this series of blog posts related to significant car designers, there is no better way […]

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