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David McRobbie’s Mandragora ( Mammoth Australia ) is another modern-day novel with links to a historic shipwreck. the sinking of the Dunarling. Adam and Catriona have found a cache of four little dolls made from mandrake roots. The dolls were left in the cave by two other adolescents. Jamie and Margaret. who had survived the…

Los angeles county museum of art (lacma) General Overview:             Officially established in 1961 as a museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (also referred to as LACMA) todate showcases more 100,000 works of art – the period covering the ancient times to the modern times.  This gives LACMA the distinction of being the…

Difference Between an Art Museum and Art Gallery Both art museums and public galleries present works of art to the public, exhibiting a diverse range of art from more well-known artists to emerging artists. They may sound similar, but in fact they are used very differently in their representation of art objects. Art museums are…

Cultural Experience at James E. Lewis Museum Art is known as one of the greatest assets that portrays different African cultures. African art includes pottery, sculptures, and masks. It serves different purposes such as entertainment, education, and communication with spirits. Wood, iron, clay, and textiles are used in sculpting pieces of African art, especially when…

Museum Field Trip Last night, I had an amazing experience exploring museums in different locations and continents. The best part was that it didn’t cost me anything as I enjoyed the tour from the comfort of my own home. You might be wondering how this was made possible. Well, I visited each museum virtually through…

The Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC is both a timeless building and a work of art. It was designed with a contemporary style, serving as an outward expression of the artistic treasures it houses. I had the opportunity to visit the Museum on Tuesday, July 02, 2013, at approximately 2 o’clock in the afternoon. I…

In Philadelphia, one of the most recognized buildings is the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In fact, it is considered as one of the biggest and significant art museums in the US. It is located at the “west end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park.” More so, it was built on the year…

 Tyche-Fortuna & St. Hilary of Galeata The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or “The Met”, as it is commonly known, is a grand museum located in New York City, just along the east edge of Central Park. Housing over two million works of art, The Metropolitan Musueum of Art is considered as one of the biggest art…

From 2002 to 2004, the Marshant Museum of Art and History experienced a relatively small net income loss. In the early 2005, after seven consecutive years of either breaking even or being profitable, the Marshant Museum of Art and History (MMAH) experienced three consecutive years of losses. Ashley Mercer, Director of Development and Community Affairs,…

For my Art Exhibition Response Paper, I spent a day in New York City to see the Museum of the City of New York’s Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection. This exhibit displays New York City furniture and art styles from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth century. In the exhibit, one learns how…