Decorative Art

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Last updated: 03.24.25 We rarely notice them, yet they shape how we see the art they enclose. A gilded flourish can elevate a painting to grandeur; a sharp border can sharpen modernist angles. Frames are the unsung storytellers of the art world – silent yet essential. In this article, frames take center stage to showcase the artistry and evolution of their design.

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Last updated: 02.26.25 The art of mosaic can become mesmeric, a fusion of precision and creativity, as tiny tesserae combine to paint rich patterns and narratives. Mosaics have been a mode of artistic expression across history and continue today to inspire artists and enthusiasts. Their beauty lies in their intricate details, vibrant colors, and expansive surfaces that over history have blanketed floors and enveloped chambers.

The Arts and Crafts movement was a major design turning point that swept the globe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While many immediately think of the core British innovators who helped to promote Arts and Crafts ethos and style to a global clientele, just as important are those who spread its aesthetic in the United States. This article turns to these lesser-studied figures to explore how these core innovators contributed to a unique American branch of the movement.