Lectures tagged "Boston Anthenaeum"

Public Spaces and the Art of Placemaking
Ronald Lee Fleming
November 15, 2007
00:53:51
In his book The Art of Placemaking, Ronald Lee Fleming adopts a practical approach to public art and community planning in the United States.
Art, Craft and Conservation
James Reid-Cunningham
November 6, 2007
00:35:31
James Reid-Cunningham explores the intersection of traditional craft and modern book conservation, and the rise of the book as a work of art.
President Fillmore and the First White House Library
Catherine Parisian
October 11, 2007
01:00:19
Catherine Parisian discusses the founding of the White House Library, surveys its contents, and considers its significance in the context of 19th century American history.
Bostonians Who Collected Impressionism
Erica Hirshler
October 10, 2007
01:10:14
Erica Hirshler introduces the Bostonians who were among the first in America to acquire works by Millet, Corot, and Monet. Boston, often characterized as conservative in its tastes, was home to some of the most adventurous collectors in the late 19th century.
Verneys: Love, War, and Madness in 17th Century England
Adrian Tinniswood
October 4, 2007
00:53:24
Adrian Tinniswood describes the ordinary 17th century lives of an extraordinary family, the Verneys.
Cultural Influence of Libraries
Thomas Augst
April 26, 2007
01:08:45
Thomas Augst and David Carr discuss whether or not the library will continue to serve as the primary record keeper for humanity. A moderated discussion follows.
Sculptors and Their Patrons at Mount Auburn, 1820-1870
David B. Dearinger
March 1, 2007
00:47:27
David Dearinger, Susan Mores Hilles Curator of Paintings and Sculpture at the Boston Athenaeum, discusses American NeoClassic sculptors and their patrons that are buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery.