Decorative Art

Winterthur is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), an accomplished antiques collector and horticulturist. Located on Route 52 in Delaware, about 32 miles southwest of Philadelphia, it is now a museum and country estate with exhibits of ceramics and Americana as well as magnificently landscaped grounds and a special... more »

Mosaics are an ancient art form using tiny pieces of material to create a picture. At first they were mostly displayed in religious structures, such as synagogues, cathedrals and monasteries. Though mosaics began thousands of years ago, artists still use this popular art form to beautify homes and express creativity by using it to... more »

The Frick Museum, located on New York City's Upper East Side, is housed in the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. The European-style townhouse was constructed in 1913 and opened as a museum in 1935, after Mr. Frick's death. The museum houses an extensive collection of 18th century European paintings and decorative art. more »

The Cincinnati Art Museum, founded in 1881, is one of the oldest art museums in the United States. Located in the city's Eden Park cultural park, just above downtown, the museum features a diverse collection of more than 60,000 art objects. The best part of the museum is that admission is free to all, every day. Read on to learn how... more »

The Milwaukee Art Museum, located along the shores of Lake Michigan has a long history. The galleries are housed in a mid-20th century modern building, designed by the Finnish architect, Eero Saarinen (of St. Louis Arch fame). Adjacent to that facility is a new, wing-shaped building, the Quadracci Pavilion. View the wide array of art... more »