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Tag Archives: Europe

Ink, Silk, and Gold: The Modern Age

by , in Education

Aug

29

Until recently, it has been believed that the production of Islamic art ceased around the year 1800; it has become apparent that it has continued to evolve into the 19th century and the modern age, with contemporary artists making connections to Islamic artistic traditions.

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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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Top 10 Facts About Northern Renaissance Art

by , in Art

Dec

24

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!

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Art of Empathy Lecture with Dr. David Areford

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Programs

Nov

21

In celebration of the release of his new book and The Cummer’s exhibition of The Art of Empathy, please join us for a special lecture with him. He will be discussing…

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In the Gallery: Angels Appearing to the Shepherds by Benjamin West, 1790

by , in Art

Aug

06

West’s painting, Angels Appearing to the Shepherds, was intended to adorn one of the aisle windows in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in England. In the painting, two…

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Nazi Art Looting Presentation Returns

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Programs

May

09

So, what do the Nazis have to do with Jacksonville, you ask? With two pieces of Nazi loot uncovered in The Cummer’s permanent collection, the answer is more than you might think. From 1933 through the end of World War II in 1945…

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