Treasures of Sand and Fire, Glass and Crystal at Les Arts D茅coratifs, 14th-21st Century
In the Mus茅e des Arts D茅coratifs鈥橰ivoli gallery, the 鈥淭reasures of Sand and Fire, Glass and Crystal at Les Arts D茅coratifs, 14th-21st Century鈥� exhibition will feature a selection of more than 600 exceptional pieces from the museum鈥檚 reserve collection. Chronologically, from the Renaissance to the present day, the exhibition traces the development of glassmaking skills and techniques, revealing the collection鈥檚 wealth and variety. It provides a fascinating panorama of the specific styles, techniques and tastes of Each period, paying tribute to European, oriental and american schools and creative centres. The chronology of the twelve rooms also evokes the history of the museum鈥檚 construction of this heritage, through purchases and above all donations and bequests by enlightened collectors, as always combining the beautiful and the useful.
鈥淭reasures of Sand and Fire鈥� is the history of glass told by this collection, today regarded as one of the finest in Europe. This exhibition is the first major panorama of the history of glass since the Art du Verre exhibition at Les Arts D茅coratifs in 1951. This international dimension goes hand in hand with the particular attention paid to French glassmakers, illustrated by comparisons between ancient and contemporary pieces and production methods. A progression of ornamental pieces, ordinary household objects and artworks will lead the visitor chronologically from the first to the second floor of the exhibition. Each piece also illustrates the tastes of collectors who actively enriched the collection, and highlights the major acquisitions the museum has been making since the 19th century.
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In the Mus茅e des Arts D茅coratifs鈥橰ivoli gallery, the 鈥淭reasures of Sand and Fire, Glass and Crystal at Les Arts D茅coratifs, 14th-21st Century鈥� exhibition will feature a selection of more than 600 exceptional pieces from the museum鈥檚 reserve collection. Chronologically, from the Renaissance to the present day, the exhibition traces the development of glassmaking skills and techniques, revealing the collection鈥檚 wealth and variety. It provides a fascinating panorama of the specific styles, techniques and tastes of Each period, paying tribute to European, oriental and american schools and creative centres. The chronology of the twelve rooms also evokes the history of the museum鈥檚 construction of this heritage, through purchases and above all donations and bequests by enlightened collectors, as always combining the beautiful and the useful.
鈥淭reasures of Sand and Fire鈥� is the history of glass told by this collection, today regarded as one of the finest in Europe. This exhibition is the first major panorama of the history of glass since the Art du Verre exhibition at Les Arts D茅coratifs in 1951. This international dimension goes hand in hand with the particular attention paid to French glassmakers, illustrated by comparisons between ancient and contemporary pieces and production methods. A progression of ornamental pieces, ordinary household objects and artworks will lead the visitor chronologically from the first to the second floor of the exhibition. Each piece also illustrates the tastes of collectors who actively enriched the collection, and highlights the major acquisitions the museum has been making since the 19th century.
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