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The Gilded Age
title The Gilded Agedescription Carlos A. Cortéz, The Gilded Age, 1992, linocut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1993.13.5, artist claims work to be in public domainartist/creator Cortéz, Carlos A.contributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Pamphlet: Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine
title Pamphlet: Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisinedescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long which all have a continuous black background. The cover of the pamphlet features the title and date of the exhibition along with a colorful flower embroidery. The first panel continues the flower motif at the bottom left-hand corner. The title of the exhibition is at the top of the panel and is followed by a pink lacy border. There is a short paragraph that explains some of the highlights and meanings of the exhibition. This paragraph is followed by logos from sponsors and general information about the exhibition, including ticket sales, parking, dates and times. There is a large photograph of a pink flower embroidery design in the middle of the second and third panels. The second panel highlights a "Featured Chef: Guillermo González Beristáin" and provides a paragraph of background information about him. This is followed by a list of other featured caterers and contributing restaurants as well as a passage about a silent auction. The third panel advertises a separate exhibition that is running simultaneously in the Mexic-Arte Museum Main Gallery. The title of the exhibition, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca]" as well as a description about the exhibition are featured on this panel. There is a row of sponsor logos at the bottom of the panel. The back of the last panel provides short passages about the "3-M Austin Learning Corner", "A Skirt Full of Butterflies" film showing, and free family Sundays. Logos of sponsors as well as the exhibition title are also included on this panel. There is a photograph of two red embroidered birds sitting on flowering branches. The back of the middle panel features information about the Mexic-Arte Museum.artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Artists Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Festivals People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Auctions Arts And Crafts - Crafts - Fiber Arts Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Mexicans Textiles Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: "The Threads of Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide
title Pamphlet: "The Threads of Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guidedescription Family guidebook that details an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca], an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles". The front cover features a large photograph of an embroidered flower as well as the exhibition title in a script typeface above. The English translation of the name is also included in uppercase letters along with the subheading "A Family Guide" and the exhibition dates. The inside cover of the guidebook includes a list of all the contributors that worked on an aspect of the exhibition. The first page features an introductory paragraph that describes the nature and meaning of the exhibition. The rest of the guide consists of headings that describe either indigenous Hispanic cultures or inspired Hispanic textile artists. Each heading is followed by passages that explain the subject further in depth and as it relates to the exhibition. There is a simple map of several tribal boundaries on pages four and five of the guide. Page 19 is dedicated to explaining ancient "Textile Techniques & Dying Methods", and is accompanied by a labelled diagram of a loom on page 18. The last two pages of the guidebook contain two interactive activities; the first is a list of relevant words that the reader is asked to find the definitions for in the guidebook. The second activity contains a box with an outline of a traditional Hispanic garment inside. The reader is asked to create a meaningful design on the garment inspired by "Huipil design". The back cover of the guidebook features several logos of various sponsors as well as a small paragraph about the Mexic-Arte Museum.subject Education - Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Crafts - Fiber Arts Traditions Mexicans Textiles Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)