The Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is presenting three Fall exhibitions: “ Survey of Newcomb Pottery,” “A Century of African-American Art: The Paul R. Jones Collection” and “Marsden Hartley: American Modern.”
Survey of Newcomb Pottery presents the visitor with an opportunity to appreciate one of the most significant American art potteries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It will be on view at the Museum through Dec. 29. By the 20th century, Newcomb Pottery was an internationally recognized enterprise after having entered and won various national and international arts and crafts competitions. The exhibition highlights the various styles, techniques and designs that the Newcomb Pottery movement developed.
A Century of African American Art: The Paul R. Jones Collection The works will be on view through Dec. 29. The exhibition presents the viewers not only twentieth century artwork from different artists, but also offers the opportunity to understand the contribution of African-American art to American art in general. It features 64 artists whose significant works vary from representational to modern abstractions intrinsically related to the historical period that produced them. Paul R. Jones’ interest in the arts flourished after 1960. Later, he began to acquire different African-American artwork not realizing that he was creating the world’s most comprehensive collection. His collection was donated to the University of Delaware in 2001.
Marsden Hartley: American Modern exhibition, will be on view Nov. 17. It includes superb examples of Hartley’s work, dating from 1908 to 1941. These works show the many phases of his artistic development and the inspirations for his work, from late-impressionism and the ideals of transcendentalism to abstraction and the effects of war on society. This exhibition includes 37 paintings and 16 works on paper by the artist, one portrait of Hartley by photographer Alfred Stieglitz, two sculptural busts of Hartley by Arnold Ronnebeck and Jacques Lipchitz, and three photo murals. During his lifetime, Hartley witnessed rapid changes in society that made his art come to terms with the dynamics of his world. As Dr. Lee A. Gray, curator at the University Art Museum explains, “Hartley’s work is fascinating because it illustrates much of what was going on in the early part of the 20th century”.
Marsden Hartley: American Modern and A Century of African-American Art are part of the series Object & Idea. This series relates to five exhibitions spanning the Fall of 2007 and Spring 2008. The series features engaging and insightful scholars addressing the content of these exhibitions.
The Object & Idea series, looks forward to addressing a myriad of topics that connect art with current national and international events and social issues. These exhibitions allow visitors to see three different socio-historical moments in American life.
Director of University Art Museum, Mark Tullos states, “We bring to Acadiana collections that otherwise people may never have an opportunity to see”.
The Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum in Lafayette, Louisiana is Acadiana’s architectural landmark and the largest art museum between Houston and New Orleans. The Museum features a variety of changing exhibitions and a continuing schedule of lectures and programs. Come enjoy the Museum and beauty of University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, just blocks away from the galleries, shops and famous restaurants of downtown Lafayette and the Oil Center.
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