| A Cradle of Chinese Civilization Along the Yangzi River: Bronze Treasures from Hunan |
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The earliest records of the ancient bronzes of Hunan Province, China, come from the Song dynasty (960–1279) scholar Hong Mai (1123–1202)....
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| Basquiat Artwork |
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Basquiat marchand Mr. Geldzheler in the 80's went for a trip in South America......
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| Dali Dreamstones: Revival of an Ancient Artform |
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Near the ancient town of Dali in Yunnan Province in Southwest China is the towering massif called Cangshan that contains extraordinary marble deposits noted for their unique twisted striations and explosive combinations of colors....
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| Discoveries from the Field: Soulfully Sold |
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With its silversmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, cabinetmakers, and numerous other skilled craftsmen, Charleston, South Carolina, was the cosmopolitan nucleus for southern decorative arts during the...
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| Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture |
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Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture is the first major museum exhibition to focus on sexual difference in the making of modern American portraiture....
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| Lifestyle: A Rare Opportunity for a Residence |
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Advertised as a “rare opportunity” nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, this was exactly what the present owners felt about the circa-1843 William C. Gatewood House, one of a handful of grand Greek Revival houses in Charleston, South Carolina,...
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| Lifestyle: Charleston Calling |
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The blue, green, peach, and yellow facades known as “Rainbow Row” are among the most iconic landmarks in historic Charleston, South Carolina (Fig. 1)....
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| Lifestyle: Devotion |
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For her sixteenth birthday, the wife’s future husband gave her a Saratoga trunk. “He knew I liked antiques,” she says. More than forty years later, antiques continue to be an integral component of this couple’s life together....
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| Museum Focus: The Morgan Library and Museum |
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Along with being one of the foremost financiers in history, Pierpont Morgan (1837–1913) was an avid art collector and generous cultural benefactor. In the early-nineteenth century Morgan began...
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| Outside Perspectives: Visiting Artists in Charleston |
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Charleston, South Carolina, has long been a destination for those seeking warm weather, picturesque landscapes, and the charm of a historic city....
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