The Program:

IBS has arranged a private docent tour to a special exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art - Shared Beauty: Eastern Rugs & Western Beaded Purses.

Beaded purses were fashionable through the 19th and early 20th centuries. Some of the most fashionable designs were copied from the patterns of Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Turkmen and Indian carpets and textiles. In this exhibition, beaded bags will be displayed alongside rugs with similar patterns. This juxtaposition will explore the motifs common to rugs and provide a closer look at "Orientalism," and examine the influences of Eastern art on Western art and fashion. The beaded purses are from the Stella and Fredrick Krieger Collection. The rugs are drawn from IMA's permanent collection augmented by a few loans from private local collections.

Teacher:

IMA Docent

Kit/Cost:

Free to IBS members.  We need to let the IMA know how many will be attending, so please RSVP or sign up to attend at the July meeting.

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