A little taste of history one morsel at a time
Today on Museum Bites we’re taking a closer look at a gorgeous glass vessel from the Eastern Roman Empire. Handcrafted in a rich purplish-blue, this colorful container reflects the shifting cultural landscape of the late Roman Empire. Let’s dig into the details, but first a brief history on glass and glassmaking…
Happy Friday! Today on Museum Quick Bites we’re stepping into Jean-Leon Gérôme’s, The Carpet Merchant (c1887) on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Rich in detail with vibrant colors, this gorgeous painting transports us to the Court of the Rug Market in Cairo.
Today on Museum Bites we’re rolling out the bling. From tiaras to toe rings, we humans have for centuries, pierced, stretched, looped, pinned and poked our bodies with a glittery assortment of baubles and beads.
Today on Museum Bites we’re rolling out the bling. From tiaras to toe rings, we humans have for centuries, pierced, stretched, looped, pinned and poked our bodies with a glittery assortment of baubles and beads.
Like a contestant on American Idol, you must stand before a panel of forty-two judgey gods and perform.
Like a contestant on American Idol, you must stand before a panel of forty-two judgey gods and perform.
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