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