Travel Log- New Orleans (2) (1 of 4)
A few years ago I received a gorgeous book entitled The Arts & Crafts of Newcomb Pottery. Newcomb College of New Orleans was founded in 1886. It was the first degree-granting institution for women and was part of Tulane University, which was all-male. During a time of limited opportunities for women, it was an innovative and successful approach to a liberal arts education. Its art department trained women in the decorative arts, giving them skills which would provide a means of financial support. The work produced through the Newcomb Pottery became a unique expression within the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts movements.
A few years ago I received a gorgeous book entitled The Arts & Crafts of Newcomb Pottery. Newcomb College of New Orleans was founded in 1886. It was the first degree-granting institution for women and was part of Tulane University, which was all-male. During a time of limited opportunities for women, it was an innovative and successful approach to a liberal arts education. Its art department trained women in the decorative arts, giving them skills which would provide a means of financial support. The work produced through the Newcomb Pottery became a unique expression within the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts movements.
My admiration of these styles, combined with a
growing awareness of women’s history and an appreciation for innovation and creativity,
compelled me to place it at the top of my "to do" list, when
planning a recent trip to New Orleans. I was hoping The Newcomb Art Museum on Tulane's campus would be the place to go, but we were only able to see a few lovely examples in the lobby of the building...
the gallery itself had something different in store...
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