The Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas proudly presents 'Plata o & Realidad,' an engaging exhibition dedicated to its significant silver collection. This unique show offers insight into one of Spain's most important public silver collections, showcasing pieces from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Visitors can delve into the historical journey of silver, exploring its evolution, marking systems, and the intricate craftsmanship of silversmithing across various eras. Discover the importance of drawing and design in creating both religious and civil objects, understanding their cultural significance.
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This exhibition showcases a significant Spanish public collection of silver objects, featuring diverse pieces from the 15th to the 20th centuries. It delves into the historical context, craftsmanship, and various uses of silver, from religious artifacts to everyday civil objects.
The Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas presents 'Plata o & Realidad' (Silver or Reality), an exhibition dedicated to its extensive and varied silver collection. This show offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Spain's most important public collections of silver, particularly in the civil context, featuring significant pieces from the 15th to the 20th centuries. The exhibition details the historical journey of silver, from its discovery and influx from the Americas, through the evolution of marking systems and legislation aimed at regulating its trade, to the intricacies of silversmithing craftsmanship. Visitors will gain insight into the technical skills required, the guild systems that governed the trade, and the importance of drawing and design in creating both religious and civil objects. The display covers a wide range of silver items, from liturgical pieces used in worship to domestic silver for everyday use and adornment, explaining their significance and the factors that led to their preservation or disappearance over time.
The exhibition is housed at the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas. General museum visiting hours apply. Visitors can find information on opening times and days, with specific hours for weekdays, weekends, and an evening opening on Thursdays. It is closed on Mondays.
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