Uncover the artistic legacies of Louis Comfort Tiffany and John La Farge, two pioneering artists who used opalescent glass in stained glass windows to produce incredibly detailed works of art, earning them prestigious commissions throughout the country — many of which can still be seen today. Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this virtual journey will include: - The 101 on opalescent glass, and how technological advances made it possible for use in windows; - The Aesthetic Movement in the US, which attracted artists to the decorative arts and glassmaking; - The lives and careers of these two leading artists, from their backgrounds in painting and decorative arts, to their connections to wealthy NYC citizens, to the individuals and organizations that commissioned works from them; - A closer look at their masterpieces still on view in NYC and beyond, which include works inside churches, private clubs, museums collections, and more. Q$Q will follow.
Manhattan, New York, NY