1985.R.343, Frame, France, c. 1760
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1985.R.342, Frame, Austria, c. 1720
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention. Although frames were originally conceived to protect the picture physically and enhance it aesthetically, their invention led gradually to the creation of a separate type of craft associated more often with furniture making than with the creation of pictures themselves.
1985.R.341, Frame, France, c. 1650
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention. Although frames were originally conceived to protect the picture physically and enhance it aesthetically, their invention led gradually to the creation of a separate type of craft associated more often with furniture making than with the creation of pictures themselves.
1985.R.340, Frame, Italy, 16th century
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention. Although frames were originally conceived to protect the picture physically and enhance it aesthetically, their invention led gradually to the creation of a separate type of craft associated more often with furniture making than with the creation of pictures themselves.
1985.R.339, Frame, Italy, 17th century
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention. Although frames were originally conceived to protect the picture physically and enhance it aesthetically, their invention led gradually to the creation of a separate type of craft associated more often with furniture making than with the creation of pictures themselves.
1985.R.338, Frame, Italy, 17th century
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention. Although frames were originally conceived to protect the picture physically and enhance it aesthetically, their invention led gradually to the creation of a separate type of craft associated more often with furniture making than with the creation of pictures themselves.
1985.R.337, Frame, France, 18th century
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention. Although frames were originally conceived to protect the picture physically and enhance it aesthetically, their invention led gradually to the creation of a separate type of craft associated more often with furniture making than with the creation of pictures themselves.
Minkisi
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
All minkisi (sing. nkisi) are containers for magical substances, or "medicines," that empower them to protect the community or an individual against negative forces. They can, however, also cause misfortune, illness, and death.
A Mask for Initiation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Chokwe visual arts serve the needs of leadership and initiation of male adolescents into adult society. Chokwe masks represent spirits and were worn during the investiture of a chief and while making sacrifices to the ancestors.