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The Sevres Porcelain Manufactory: Alexandre Brongniart and the Triumph of Art and Innovation, 1800-1847 (Bard Graduate Center) exhibition records

 Collection
Identifier: 2024-004

Scope and Contents

Records pertaining to the planning and presentation of the exhibition and catalogue. See individual series for summary of contents:

Series I: Exhibition Planning - Includes object checklist, author/contributor lists, exhibition proposals, and correspondence.

Series II: Interpretation - Includes wall text and labels.

Series III: Press, Publicity, and Programs - Material related to exhibition press and publicity, including press releases, promotional materials, exhibition public program materials, invitations, and exhibition travel (touring) prospectus.

Series IV: Correspondence - Correspondence between curatorial staff, lenders, researchers, and catalogue contributors, including essays and object selections.

Dates

  • c. 1997-1998

Conditions Governing Access

Some materials may be restricted, please contact archives staff for details.

Conditions Governing Use

Collection use is subject to all copyright laws.

Exhibition History

The Sevres Porcelain Manufactory: Alexandre Brongniart and the Triumph of Art and Innovation, 1800-1847 (October 17, 1997–February 1, 1998) examined the renowned porcelain works produced at Sevres during its period of rebirth under the 47-year direction of scientist, teacher, and administrator Alexandre Brongniart.

Extent

.417 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

0.00052 Gigabytes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records of the 1997 Bard Graduate Center exhibition The Sevres Porcelain Manufactory: Alexandre Brongniart and the Triumph of Art and Innovation, 1800-1847. The files document the development, coordination, research, and interpretive content of the exhibition.

Arrangement

This collection has been arranged into 4 series. Within each series, original order has largely been maintained.

Series I: Exhibition Planning

Series II: Interpretation

Series III: Press, Publicity, and Programs

Series IV: Correspondence

Provenance

Materials were contributed by the Bard Graduate Center’s Exhibitions department.

Title
The Sevres Porcelain Manufactory: Alexandre Brongniart and the Triumph of Art and Innovation, 1800-1847 (Bard Graduate Center) exhibition records
Author
Stefany Merkelbach
Date
2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bard Graduate Center, New York, NY Repository

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