Gallery Talk at Rienzi: Book Design in the 20th Century
Where
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77265
Upcoming
1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013
Categories
Galleries | Art, Art Exhibits, Literary
Jon Evans, director of the MFAH Hirsch Library, addresses several 20th-century books in the Rienzi Library that comprise unusual or unique designs, each a clear reflection of its time. Books featured include examples from Art Deco, arts and crafts, and fine press traditions. Subjects include Ballads of a Bookworm by Irving Browne (1899) and Ultimo by John and Ruth Vassos (1930).On the third Thursday of each month, Rienzi highlights a great work of art in the Rienzi Collection. Gallery Talks are given by museum curators, conservators, educators, and librarians. Admission is free. Reservations are encouraged. Please call 713. 639.7800.
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