Now on Exhibit

Painting the Italian Landscape: Views from the Uffizi

until January 4, 2009

This exhibition is coming from the famed Uffizi Gallery of Florence, Italy, illustrating the evolution of landscape painting in Italy from its early roots as background settings in paintings of the 1500’s to its role as the main subject in paintings of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps

until December 14

An exhibition from the Yana and Marty Davis Collection at Sul Ross State University that will consist of 60 superb historical maps spanning five centuries of Texas history.

Coming Soon

The Berenstain Bears Out West

January 11, 2009 - March 22, 2009

This exhibit will show the exciting ins and outs and upside downs of creating a Berenstain Bear book. Walk through the entire 15-step bookmaking process and discover how the story of The Berenstain Bears Out West was developed, written, illustrated and printed.

Spectacular Spectacles

April 19, 2009 - June 28, 2009

Spectacles bring the world into focus. Their invention over seven hundred years ago was prompted by the need to correct the failings of the aging eye. Over the years, Spectacles are spectacular examples of their times and cultures. By exploring the many types of eyeglasses that have existed, we can observe an evolution of both technology and craftsmanship.

A Double-Edged Weapon: The Sword as Icon and Artifact

May 17, 2009 - October 25, 2009

From the European knight to the Japanese samurai, from the Book of Genesis to Star Wars, the sword has held a unique fascination for people around the world. The exhibition consists of some seventy artifacts, ranging from the medieval warrior to the modern Freemason, and from the time of the Trojan War to the twentieth century, including examples from such places as Montenegro, Kenya, and India.

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