Art History Study Group—Eighteenth-Century American Furniture

Expand your knowledge of art history through virtual introductions to core themes and close examination of Met objects with Museum experts. Join curator Alyce Perry Englund, the American Wing, to talk about The Calculated Curve: Eighteenth-Century American Furniture and delve into a pivotal moment in American furniture design from 1720 to 1770. Take a closer look at the materials, ergonomics, and sculptural expression embedded in furniture design during a critical age of global exchange and social stratification.

Presented in conjunction with The Calculated Curve: Eighteenth-Century American Furniture. 

Fee: $40. Please note: This live event takes place on Zoom. Space is limited; advance registration is required. Registration closes Tuesday, July 15, 2025, or when registration is full.

Image: Installation image of The Calculated Curve: Eighteenth-Century American Furniture. Photo by Paul Lachenauer.