The Visual Language of the Mahadol: Examining a Grand Palanquin in India
by Krishna Shekhawat My dissertation research in the Department of History of Art at the University of California, Berkeley, focuses on early modern South Asian art and architecture, particularly within the Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur-Marwar in...
Robert Brunk Shares Auction Stories in New Book
by Lauren Brunk Robert Brunk founded his Asheville, NC, auction business in 1983. In the early years, he sold whatever property was consigned, but the business gradually became known for its focus on decorative and fine arts. His new book, A Question...
2024 Colloquium Lecture Recordings Available
Select lecture recordings from the Decorative Arts Trust’s 8th Annual Emerging Scholars Colloquium in New York City are now online for all to enjoy. The Colloquium, sponsored by Classical American Homes Preservation Trust (CAHPT) and Mr. & Mrs. Donald...
New York Antiques Weekend Explores the Winter Show, the Morgan, and Harlem
Decorative Arts Trust members returned to New York City in January to enjoy the Winter Show and a bevy of enticing collections during the 2024 New York Antiques Weekend. Friday, January 19 in Harlem After lunch at Orsay, our intrepid participants braved...
National Identity and Vibrant Expression: Hungary’s Magyar Szecesszió Art Nouveau Movement
by Laura Erdős Fernandez During the late 19th to 20th centuries, Hungary showcased diverse designs and styles in decorative arts, as demonstrated by beautiful examples of architecture, ceramics, porcelain, and textiles. Hungary’s Golden Era was...
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Formerly known as the "blog,” the Bulletin features new research and scholarship, travelogues, book reviews, and museum and gallery exhibitions. The Bulletin complements The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust, our biannual members publication.