The Norman Film Manufacturing Company, also known as the Norman Studios, located in Jacksonville, Florida, produced films out of its Arlington headquarters from 1920 until 1928. Richard E. Norman, a Caucasian, gained national attention by producing films with African American casts for African American audiences. He produced at least 8 feature films with top African …
Some of the world’s most popular tattoo motifs trace back to early 19th-century Edo (modern Tokyo), where tattoo artists took inspiration from color woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e. Many of the early tattoo artists were trained as blockcutters, craftsmen who transformed designs drawn on paper into carved wooden blocks for mass-producing prints. In the late …
Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection.
Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection.
Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection.
Visual art comes in many forms. Start your tour learning about the rich history of Norman Studios, one of the nation’s first studios to star African-American characters in positive, non-stereotypical roles. After looking closely at their movie posters continue and discover how other artworks contributed to the theater and movies.
Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection.
Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection.
Over the years, the Cummers amassed a considerable collection of ornaments for the gardens. They acquired antique pieces but also included new pieces made by the leading artisans of the day. At one time there were more than 70 ornamental objects in the gardens, ranging from English lead urns, terra-cotta jars, majolica urns, and Chinese …