We often hear stories about forgers of paintings, drawings, and prints. But what about antiques? Meet Reinhold Vasters (1827-1909), a German goldsmith who forged an array of decorative arts and got away with it during his lifetime.
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Is that a Clothes Press or an Armoire?: English vs. French Furniture Forms
This case study showcases a few 18th-century furniture forms in English and French styles using the correct terminology.
Read moreLa Normandie: Art Deco Afloat
Often remembered as the “Ship of Light,” the legacy of La Normandie as a maritime treasure of the Art Deco style remains strong.
Read more“Little Red Riding Hood:” A Tale of 18th Century Fashion?
Despite the various interpretations of the story of “Little Red Riding Hood,” one characteristic remains relatively intact with each version: the importance of clothing.
Read moreVilla Planchart: Poetry of Precisions
The Villa Planchart (1954-1957) was not a typical Venezuelan home, and its patrons Anala and Armando Planchart were not a conventional couple.
Read more"Call Me Kitsch If You Must"
Meet the flamingo lawn ornament. Flamboyantly pink with a pose to remember.
Read moreVargas and Another Type of Fantasy: His Hollywood Set Designs
Better known as the pin-up artist, Alberto Vargas (Peruvian, 1896-1983) dabbled early in his career as a poster and set designer in Hollywood.
Read morePut Cork on the Map: Cartography of Cork City
The maps of Cork City, Ireland demonstrate the contingency of spatial knowledge as a representation of place.
Read moreDisoriented in the Harem Part IV
Within the tradition of Orientalist paintings, the imagined harem was often represented in two modes: the domestic and the erotic.
Read moreDisoriented in the Harem: Part III
Similar to Orientalist writings, the limited access to the harem space caused its represented version in painting to be equally dissimilar to its real existence.
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