Other Colors: Chroma, Chemistry, and the Orient in 19th-Century French Painting
by Delanie Linden In my dissertation chapter “Chevreul, Color Juxtaposition, & the ‘Flat Tints’ of Chinese Paintings,” I examine the French reception of Chinese paintings which undergirded the construction of tapestries at the well-known Gobelins...
Examining the English Country House during Attingham’s Summer School
by Devon Zimmerman Following two years of pandemic delays, the Attingham Summer School proved itself to be the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity I had hoped it would be. The program’s uniquely ambitious itinerary—29 historic properties, museums, and...
Katrina Reynolds and Ethan Snyder Lecture at 2022 Delaware Antiques Show
The Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library’s 2022 Delaware Antiques Show opens tonight, and the Decorative Arts Trust was proud to once again sponsor two young scholar lectures. On Saturday, November 12, Katrina Reynolds and Ethan Snyder, both Lois F....
Lecturers Delve into Richmond’s Artistic and Cultural History
The Decorative Arts Trust’s Fall 2022 Symposium in Richmond, VA, will not be soon forgotten, particularly because we recorded the presentations of our six esteemed lecturers! Since the Symposium sold out quickly, sharing these videos allows members who...
More Than Meets the Eye: Cyphering Books at Historic Deerfield
by Mary Orms Aside from countless new friends, my experience as a Summer Fellow at Historic Deerfield has left me with an invaluable sense of direction as I begin my career in the museum field. Thanks to a continuing education scholarship from the...
About The Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin
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.