Decorative Arts

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http://all-moscow.ru/culture/museum/decprikl/decprik.en.html
All Russian Museum of Decorative-Applied and Folk Arts Open in a new browser window
   Collections comprise over 40,000 pieces of Russian decorative-applied and folk art, including unique specimens of wood carving, painting on wood, weaving, pottery, embroidery and many other folk arts. Located in Moscow.
   http://all-moscow.ru/culture/museum/decprikl/decprik.en.html
http://www.astleyhall.co.uk
Astley Hall Open in a new browser window
   16th century English house now serving as a museum of decorative and visual arts. Includes selections of Leeds Pottery, glassware, and textiles online.
   http://www.astleyhall.co.uk
http://www.blaa.no
Blaafarveværket Open in a new browser window
   Art and cultural museum located in what was once the world's largest manufacturing plant of cobalt blue pigment, with a permanent exhibit of antique pocelain and cobalt blue glass. In English and Norwegian.
   http://www.blaa.no
http://www.museums.org.za/burgerhuisstel/
Burgerhuis Open in a new browser window
   Museum in Stellenbosch which houses period furniture.
   http://www.museums.org.za/burgerhuisstel/
http://www.californiaheritagemuseum.org
California Heritage Museum Open in a new browser window
   Exhibits American decorative art, fine art, and folk art. Includes details of current and past exhibits, permanent collection, hours, admission, membership and volunteer details, gift shop, online ordering and directions. Located in Santa Monica.
   http://www.californiaheritagemuseum.org
http://www.morsemuseum.org/
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art Open in a new browser window
   Comprehensive collection of the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as well as fine 19th and 20th century American decorative arts.
   http://www.morsemuseum.org/
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html
Daughters of the American Revolution Museum Open in a new browser window
   Showcases the furnishings and decorative arts of pre-industrial America with permanent and changing exhibitions in two galleries. Includes details of exhibits, hours and directions. Free to the public. Located in Washington, DC.
   http://www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html
http://www.decartsohio.org/
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Open in a new browser window
   State-wide organization to foster education in the arts of daily life, with exhibits on glass, quilts, and neoclassical furniture. Lancaster, Ohio.
   http://www.decartsohio.org/
http://www.bath.ac.uk/Holburne/
Holburne Museum of Art Open in a new browser window
   Focuses on collections of fine and decorative art made by Sir William Holburn. Includes hours, calendar of events, exhibitions and contact information.
   http://www.bath.ac.uk/Holburne/
http://www.fondazioneaccorsi.it
Museo di Arti Decorative Open in a new browser window
   Features highlights from a collection of 18th century decorative arts. Museum located in Torino, Italy.
   http://www.fondazioneaccorsi.it
http://www.ostasiatmuseum.com/english/intro_eng.htm
Museum of Art and Far Eastern Antiquities Open in a new browser window
   Built around two major collections, the museum exhibits over a thousand objects of ceramics, gold and silver art, and crafts from China.
   http://www.ostasiatmuseum.com/english/intro_eng.htm
http://www.mmmeb.narod.ru/index-e.html
Museum of Furniture Open in a new browser window
   Collection includes items from the 18th century to beginning of 20th century. Includes history of the building, hours and directions. Located in Moscow. [Russian and English].
   http://www.mmmeb.narod.ru/index-e.html
http://www.pdfmuseum.org.uk
Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art Open in a new browser window
   Provides an introduction to the exhibit of ceramics at the University of London. Contains nature and scope of the collection, images, events, hours, and publications.
   http://www.pdfmuseum.org.uk
http://www.providencejewelrymuseum.com
Providence Jewelry Museum Open in a new browser window
   A collection of fine and fashion jewelry from the 18th century to the present, and an archival record of its history and production. Additional collections include machinery, tools, dies and other artifacts used in the jewelry manufacture. Open by appoi
   http://www.providencejewelrymuseum.com
http://www.rosenbach.org/
Rosenbach Museum and Library Open in a new browser window
   Encompasses the collections of the Rosenbach brothers, including decorative arts and rare books and manuscripts.
   http://www.rosenbach.org/
http://www.museums.org.za/stellmus
Stellenbosch Museum Open in a new browser window
   Decorative arts and furnishings from various style periods of Stellenbosch's history and a toy and miniature display are exhibited in four houses comprising the museum.
   http://www.museums.org.za/stellmus
http://www.clockarium.org
The Clockarium Open in a new browser window
   Displays collection of art deco ceramics from Belgium, France, Czechoslovakia and other countries. Includes hours, schedules, entrance fees, virtual gallery and access map. Located in Brussels, Belgium. [French, Polish, Spanish, English, Netherlands, I
   http://www.clockarium.org
http://www.kunstindustrimuseet.dk/
The Danish Museum of Decorative Art Open in a new browser window
   International museum of decorative art in Copenhagen, with exhibits of eastern Asian art, European glass, textiles, Royal Copenhagen porcelain, and 19th century Danish furniture and ceramics.
   http://www.kunstindustrimuseet.dk/
http://www.stoke.gov.uk/museums
The Museums of The Potteries Open in a new browser window
   Four ceramics museums in Stoke-on-Trent.
   http://www.stoke.gov.uk/museums
http://www.stoke.gov.uk/museums/pmag/
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Open in a new browser window
   The world's finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics as well as an art gallery with impressive collections of paintings, and textiles.
   http://www.stoke.gov.uk/museums/pmag/
http://www.wallacecollection.org/
The Wallace Collection, Hertford House Open in a new browser window
   Considered one of the best collections of fine arts including paintings, porcelain, furnishings and armoury.
   http://www.wallacecollection.org/
http://www.vam.ac.uk/
Victoria and Albert Museum Open in a new browser window
   Museum of the decorative arts founded in 1852 to support and encourage excellence in art and design.
   http://www.vam.ac.uk/
http://www.design-museum.com/
Vitra Design Museum Open in a new browser window
   Museum documenting and exhibiting industrial furniture design.
   http://www.design-museum.com/
http://www.lbwf.gov.uk/wmg/
William Morris Gallery Open in a new browser window
   The only museum devoted to the art of England's best known designer includes internationally known collections illustrating Morris's life, work and influence.
   http://www.lbwf.gov.uk/wmg/
http://www.winterthur.org
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library Open in a new browser window
   Site offers information on the Delaware museum, the decorative arts and the historic houses of Odessa, which are owned by Winterthur.
   http://www.winterthur.org

Last Updated: 2005-01-11 17:17:10