Topic: Tiffany lamps

‘Tiffany by Design’ celebrates artistry, craftmanship of Louis Comfort Tiffany

By Christine Anne Piesyk | June 19, 2008 |

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The Frist Center for the Visual Arts’ exhibition “Tiffany by Design” , which opened in May, continues to attract crowds interested in the art and artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany. The exhibition features Upper-Level Galleries. This exhibition, which showcases 40 beautifully crafted Tiffany glass lamps, celebrates the craftsmanship of the colorful leaded glass lamps produced by Tiffany Studios between 1900 and 1918. Tiffany by Design will continue through Aug. 24, 2008. «Read the rest of this article»

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