CANCELLED: Off the Wall: Bejeweled: The Art of Adornment
Jewelry isn’t just about the shimmer; it’s about the story. Across time and cultures, adornment signals power, protection, and identity. From intricate pieces to the way jewelry appears in paintings and sculpture, every detail was meant to be seen and to say something about the wearer. This Off the Wall tour will show that the gilding and the glittering isn't just about the sparkle.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
To ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
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Ticket Price: Free with Museum Admission
Ticket Price Members: Free
Jewelry isn’t just about the shimmer; it’s about the story. Across time and cultures, adornment signals power, protection, and identity. From intricate pieces to the way jewelry appears in paintings and sculpture, every detail was meant to be seen and to say something about the wearer. This Off the Wall tour will show that the gilding and the glittering isn't just about the sparkle.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
To ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
Diadem, Chimú, ca. 1000-1200, Gold-copper alloy and camelid fibers. h. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), San Antonio Museum of Art, bequest of Elizabeth Huth Coates, 97.1.41.
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