This special presentation at the Decorative Arts Museum showcases a remarkable selection of objects acquired between 2000 and 2016. It highlights over 7,000 diverse pieces, ranging from medieval artifacts to modern design, that significantly expanded the museum's collection. Delve into European art, historical items, and contemporary works reflecting various artistic techniques and origins.
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This dossier presents a selection of over 7,000 objects acquired by the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas between 2000 and 2016. The acquisitions span various historical periods, from medieval pieces to contemporary design, reflecting diverse origins and artistic techniques.
The collection of the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas has continuously grown since its foundation in 1912. Between 2000 and 2016, more than 7,000 objects were added, significantly enhancing the representational aspects of its collection. These acquisitions encompass pieces from ecclesiastical and palatial contexts of medieval chronology, productions from European courts of the Modern Age including notable furniture, ceramics, and silverware from Italy, Flanders, Germany, England, and France. The collection also includes objects imported through commercial relations with overseas territories in America and the East, as well as elements reflecting 19th and 20th-century society, domestic life, leisure, and adornment. Furthermore, there is a progressive presence of contemporary design. The collection is further enriched by various funds linked to different production techniques and creation processes, such as sketches, molds, preliminary designs, and sample collections. This pedagogical approach, inherent since the institution's origin, is a key driver of the Museum's acquisition policy. The pieces presented in this exhibition are primarily the result of purchases made by the State and donations from individuals, supplemented by legacies and deposits.
The document provides visiting hours for the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, indicating Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Sundays and holidays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and an evening opening on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It also notes special evening hours for specific December dates. Information on how to get to the museum via bus, metro, and Cercanías is also provided, along with parking details. The document does not specify separate ticketing requirements for this specific exhibition of acquisitions.
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