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...
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...
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...
Race, Gender, and Materiality in 18th-century Martinique and Guadeloupe
by Dani Ezor A Research Grant from the Decorative Arts Trust funded travel to Martinique and Guadeloupe. My dissertation explores how the 18th-century toilette table actively constructs white femininity in France and its Caribbean colonies, often at the...
Freedom, Growth, and Connection: Tendrils in 19th-Century Art and Design
by Emily Cox With the generous support of the Marie Zimmermann Research Grant, I had the opportunity to visit collections and heritage houses related to my research on the tendril, a fin-de-siècle motif. My research, which I wrote as the second...
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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.