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A look inside the Spencer's "Empire of Things"
The Spencer Museum of Art's new permanent exhibit, “Empire of Things,” explores the concept of collecting through an opulent gathering of art objects ranging from 2,000 B.C. to the modern era, some of which the museum has never before displayed. The exhibit is the latest step of Project Redefine, the Spencer's ongoing effort to reinstall its permanent galleries in new, more theme-inspired ways.
"Still-life with Violin and Engraving of Arcangelo Corelli," a circa-1730 Dutch painting, is among artworks featured in the Spencer Museum of Art's "Empire of Things" exhibit. A display of blue-and-white ware, decorated in the style of the pictured ceramic vessel, is expected to be installed in a case next to the painting.
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