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The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is located in Lancaster, Ohio,
just Southeast of Columbus. It is a statewide organization that fosters
knowledge, enjoyment, and appreciation of the decorative arts and celebrates
the architecture and heritage of the Reese-Peters House. The Center provides
exhibitions, public programs, art classes and workshops for all ages, and a
focus for research and communication about the decorative arts of Ohio.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is to foster
knowledge, enjoyment and appreciation of the decorative arts, and to
celebrate the architecture and heritage of the Reese-Peters House by
providing programs, exhibitions and art education opportunities for
children and adults.
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The
Definition of Decorative Art:
Sometimes known as functional art – a term that embraces all artistic
works created for both use and decoration. It includes work by skilled
artisans, in metal, stone, wood, and glass as well as textiles including
quilts, coverlets, and tapestries. The term also refers to those aspects
of interior design subordinate to architecture, including molded plaster
work, wallpaper, furniture, and draperies. Personal objects such as
jewelry, tools, and costumes are considered to be part of the decorative
arts as well. Any and all art works with a sense of design fall under the
decorative arts and are the wonderful things that we live with and look at
every day. The Center also features contemporary work by artists who use
the traditional decorative arts media. |
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