Dress & Drape in Works of Art (Online)

Well-dressed works of art invite careful looking and reading of how artists present conceptual images and actual materials that convey the world of fashion. Fashion-forward styles, inherent symbolism, and the culture of the time and place impact the ways of considering what is on view. Drawn from museums near and far, paintings and sculptures from the past to the present uncover visual delights and hidden motivations. A diversity of artists and approaches from van Eyck to Judith Shea to Bisa Butler’s quilts, bring the intimacy of textiles to the fore. Short videos enrich the conversation.