This special presentation, titled "Abanico de baraja, 1890-1914," offers an in-depth examination of a remarkable baraja fan from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Presented by Carmen Murillo Portela, this session traces the historical origins, cultural evolution, and social importance of fans. Explore the intricate details, materials, and decorative styles that defined this era's fashionable accessories.
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This 'Model of the Month' event focuses on a baraja fan from 1890-1914, presented by Carmen Murillo Portela. The detailed text explores the historical origins, evolution, and social significance of fans, with specific reference to the featured piece, its materials, and decoration.
This presentation, part of the 'Model of the Month' series at the Museo del Traje, centers on a specific baraja fan dating from 1890-1914, attributed to Carmen Murillo Portela. The accompanying text provides a comprehensive historical overview of fans, tracing their origins from ancient ceremonial instruments to their prominence as indispensable fashion accessories in Europe, particularly France and Spain. It discusses various types of fans, including the 'flabellum,' 'paipay,' and the 'baraja' fan, detailing their construction, materials like silk, ivory, and mother-of-pearl, and decorative styles influenced by Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical movements. The text also delves into the 'campiología,' or the language of fans, and their role in social communication and seduction, particularly in the 19th century. While focusing on the historical evolution, the specific fan featured, described as Austrian in origin, is presented within the context of its Belle Époque style, featuring painted silk and carved ivory, highlighting its artistic and technical quality as a representation of feminine accoutrement during that era. The broader collection at the Museo del Traje, which predominantly features 19th-century fans, is mentioned, emphasizing their connection to fashion and craftsmanship, particularly from Spanish centers like Valencia.
Attendance is free until capacity is reached. This is a 'Model of the Month' conference session lasting 30 minutes, held on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
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