Posts Tagged ‘sculptures’

  • Explore the Museum of Fine Arts Explore the Museum of Fine Arts
    The Museum of Fine Arts is the largest museum in Boston. The street that houses the museum has been renamed ‘Avenue of the Arts’. The name sounds trendy. The history and culture of Boston are unique. The city serves as the intellectual capital of the United States. The rest of the United States looks upon New England with a bit of suspicion and envy. The European occupation of North America began in the year 1620 with the arrival of the Puritans. Boston, which saw the settlement of Pilgrim Fathers, is inspired by both the New World and Europe. The New World focuses on a democratic society, whereas Europe is known for its history and culture. The Museum of Fine Arts was founded on the basis of this twin ideal. The museum was thrown open  [...]
    April 16th, 2010
  • Wonder of the Whitney Museum Wonder of the Whitney Museum
    Among the many industrial dynasties that thrive in the United States, the Vanderbilts are one of the oldest and most powerful. The patriarch of the dynasty, Cornelius Vanderbilt, was born in 1794. He was first employed in the construction of steamships and railroads. He also achieved success at the stock exchange, making him the richest man in the country of his time. His daughter, Gertrude, was very passionate about art. She married Harry Pane Whitney, who was a child belonging to a rich entrepreneurial family. Gertrude realized her penchant for fine arts during a trip to Europe. She began collecting artworks, and 11 years before her death she donated all to the museum, which was to be named after her. Despite the small budget of the museum,  [...]
    April 12th, 2010