American Renaissance

Question 1

American Renaissance

Answer 1

1876 - 1905

entirely dependent on museum exhibition

renewed national self-confidence, US heir to Greek democracy, Roman law, Renaissance humanism

drive to create art distinctively American

mergining fine and decorative art, invested in learning, things of value, surrounded by high art will encourage prominence

difference from Aestheticism - about public expression, institutional while aestheticism is domestic and private, both cosmopolitan and want to show cultured, learned environments

Question 2

Answer 2

Henry Hobson Richardson

Trinity Church

Boston, MA 1872-77

dedication of public space that is uniquely American, no copying

investment in creating a new renaissance, flourishing of art, literature, culture, and reason of knowledge

Question 3

Answer 3

Candace Wheeler after Raphael

cartoon of Miraculous Draught of Fishes

published in Candace Wheeler, The Development of Embroidery in America

New York, 1921

Question 4

Answer 4

McKim, Mead and White

Oval Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

1902

Question 5

Answer 5

Paulding Farnham, designer

The Adams Vase

manufactured by Tiffany & Company

gold, amethysts, quartzes, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls

New York, 1893-95

technical mastery, renaissance inspired form, exhibition piece

American Renaissance

Question 6

Answer 6

Richard Morris Hunt and Jules Allard and Sons

parlor interior (Gold Room), Marble House

all in gold

claim to American arts leadership, wealth and cultural dominance

claims status/player on an international level

American Renaissance

Question 7

Answer 7

Ogden Codman Jr.

Bedroom, The Breakers

Renaissance through the English

direct reference to Robert Adam, neoclassical architect

references excavations at Pompeii