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Photo Post: St. Patrick's Day

Published March 17, 2011 Friday Photos , works of art Closed
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[slideshow]Saint Patrick’s Day was named after Saint Patrick, one of the most recognized patron saints of Ireland. Originally, the color associated with Saint Patrick was blue. Over time, the color green and its association with Saint Patrick’s Day grew. Green shamrocks and hats were worn in Saint Patrick’s Day festivities as early as the seventeenth century and continue to be used today. To celebrate Saint Patty’s Day, I included works from across the DMA’s  Collection with the color green.  Enjoy!

Amy Wolf
Coordinator of Gallery Teaching

Friday Photo Post: Remember the Alamo!

Published March 11, 2011 Friday Photos , works of art Closed
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For today’s Friday photo post, I am focusing on a  special subject- the Alamo. As an avid lover of Texas history, I traveled to San Antonio over the weekend to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo. While inside the famous shrine, I viewed a painting of David Crockett, which made me think of related works of art in the DMA’s Collection. I included these below along with pictures of my travels. I hope you enjoy them!

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Amy Wolf
Coordinator of Gallery Teaching

Friday Photos: Mystery Artwork

Published March 2, 2011 Art & Teaching , Friday Photos , works of art 2 Comments
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The Dallas Museum of Art education staff would like to thank you for participating in our Friday Photos: Mystery Artwork series. Our final artwork is……

Romare Bearden, Soul Three, 1968

Dallas Museum of Art, General Acquisitions Fund and Roberta Coke Camp Fund
Dimensions: Framed dimensions: 57 x 69 x 3 in. (144.78 cm x 1 m 75.26 cm x 7.62 cm) Image dimensions: 44 x 55 1/2 in. (111.76 x 140.97 cm)
Medium: Paper and fabric collage on board

Learn more about Soul Three.
 
We encourage you to visit and explore our galleries. Please visit our web site to learn about the programs and events we offer for visitors of all ages.
 
Thanks,
Karen A. Colbert
Teaching Programs Intern

Friday Photos: Mystery Artwork

Published February 25, 2011 Art & Teaching , Friday Photos , works of art Closed
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We have come to our second mystery artwork. Drumroll please, the answer is…. 
 

 

Tiered hat with brass discs (botolo)

 Date: 20th century
Dimensions: Overall: 25 x 10 x 9 3/4 in. (63.5 x 25.4 x 24.76 cm)
Medium: Coiled basketry (palm splints and fiber) and brass discs
Geographic location: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture: Ekonda peoples
Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Friends of African and African-American Art

Learn more about the Tiered hat with brass discs (botolo)
 
In celebration of Black History Month, I present you with…

Mystery Artwork #3

 1. We were made from mixed media.
2. We were inspired by childhood memories.
3. Our creator was one of the great collage artists of the 20th century.
4.We are two-dimensional.
5. Our facial features resemble African masks.

What’s our name?

Start in  collections and begin your search.

Best Wishes,
Karen A. Colbert
Teaching Programs Intern

 

Friday Photos: Mystery Artwork

Published February 18, 2011 Art & Teaching , Friday Photos , works of art 2 Comments
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Last Friday, I presented clues to the first mystery artwork. I hope you enjoyed searching online or visiting the museum to find the answer.
 
The mystery artwork is…….
Eros lamp holder

Date: early 1st century B.C.
Dimensions: Height: 22 1/4 in. (56.515 cm)
Medium: Bronze
Dallas Museum of Art, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., in honor of Anne Bromberg’s 30th anniversary with the Dallas Museum of Art.  

Click here to learn more about the Eros lamp holder.

I present to you the second mystery artwork.

Take a closer look and you will see coils of fiber and metal hooked together.

Mystery Artwork #2

  1. I increase in size from top to bottom.
  2. I can only be worn by chiefs.
  3. I can also be seen with a wavy-edged scepter.
  4. My name means to sing.
  5. The presence of metal disks signifies wealth and prestige.

What am I?

You have one week to guess! Click on collections and begin your search. We also invite you to join us tonight as we celebrate our romance-inspired Late Night event.

Best Wishes,
Karen A. Colbert
Teaching Programs Intern

Friday Photos: Mystery Artwork

Published February 11, 2011 Art & Teaching , Friday Photos , works of art 1 Comment

Dallas Museum of Art educators want to introduce a new way of helping you look at and learn about the works of art in our collection. Throughout February, we will present a mystery artwork and give you five clues to help you search our online collection for the answer. You will get one week to search before we reveal the big mystery. So buddy-up with a partner or go searching on your own and get ready to explore our collection. We also invite you to visit the Museum and search in the galleries. Admission is free during our African Masks Family Celebration, or you may want to search during our  romance-inspired Late Night.

In honor of Valentine’s Day I want to show you some love. Here are some clues to help you find the artwork I’m thinking of……

Mystery Artwork

  1. I’m made of bronze for strength and durability. Some might say, it’s a sign of our enduring love.
  2. I’m part of an ancient story of love and attraction.
  3. I’m the son of the goddess of love.
  4. I’m used to shine light in dark places.
  5. I was recovered from an ancient shipwreck near the town of Mahdia on the coast of Tunisia.

What Am I?

Here are a few tips to get you started:

  • Click on Collections to begin your search.
  • Post the name of the artwork in our comments section.

Best Wishes,
Karen A. Colbert
Teaching Programs Intern

Friday Photos: Happy Birthday DMA!

Published January 28, 2011 Friday Photos Closed
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This month the Museum celebrated its 108th birthday!  The January Late Night is our official birthday party.  Here’s a look at how we celebrated last Friday during the Late Night.  We are THRIVING at age 108!

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Nicole Stutzman
Director of Teaching Programs and Partnerships

Full artwork image:
Jean Dubuffet, The Reveler (Le Festoyer), 1964, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Clark

Where are we meeting…?

Published January 21, 2011 Friday Photos , Museum Insight Closed
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There are lots of us here at the DMA (230 staffers, at last count!), and with the highly collaborative nature of our jobs, we are always in need of places to gather and hold meetings. Some of our meeting rooms are great spaces to think out loud (with dry-erase boards from floor to ceiling), some spaces are homes to artworks from the collection, some spaces are like giant bulletin boards with images and ideas covering the walls, and one space (my favorite) showcases an artist from the collection. 

Today’s Friday photo post is a behind-the-scenes look at a few spaces you’ll likely find us when we’re not at our desks or in the galleries.  Enjoy!

Amy Copeland
Coordinator of Go van Gogh Outreach
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Friday Photos: Jumping in the DMA

Published January 14, 2011 Friday Photos 2 Comments
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Amy C. recently discovered the blog Jumping in Art Museums.  Over the holidays, we spent time in the Center for Creative Connections and in the Sculpture Garden jumping for joy with works of art.   

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Shannon Karol
Manager of Docent Programs and Gallery Teaching

Artworks in this slideshow include:
  • Jacques Lipchitz, The Bather, 1923-1925, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Algur H. Meadows and the Meadows Foundation Incorporated
  • Robert Delaunay, Eiffel Tower, 1924, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Meadows Foundation, Incorporated
  • Ellsworth Kelly, Untitled, 1982-1983, Dallas Museum of Art, commission made possible through funds donated by Michael J. Collins and matching grants from The 500, Inc., and the 1982 Tiffany & Company benefit opening
  • Barbara Hepworth, Figure for Landscape, 1960, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Meadows Foundation Incorporated
  • Mark Handforth, Dallas Snake, 2007, Dallas Museum of Art, DMA/amfAR Benefit Auction Fund and Lay Family Acquisition Fund
  • Mark Di Suvero, Ave, 1973, Dallas Museum of Art, Irvin L. and Meryl P. Levy Endowment Fund

Friday Photos: Panda Bear, Panda Chair

Published January 7, 2011 Friday Photos Closed
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How many stuffed panda bears does it take to make a comfy chair?

The exhibition Form/Unformed opened recently at the Museum, featuring Banquete chair with pandas by designers Fernando and Humberto Campana.

Nicole Stutzman
Director of Teaching Programs and Partnerships

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