Amazing Della Robbia show in Boston!

JasoninBoston · ‎02-18-2012

While I haven't posted much about it I do love travel--especially trips to Italy and Switzerland! This summer I had to postpone my vacation due to slow recovery from a knee replacement last December.

What I love about living in Boston, however, is in addition to being "close" (3.5 hours by train to NYC) we have really good cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts. And visiting there is always like a bit of a trip out of Boston!! Especially with some amazing special shows they've had lately!

One of my favorite artists and styles is the religious art of the Italian master sculptor Luca Della Robbia who is now prominently on display at the ultra fab Museum of Fine Arts Boston! I saw this new show for the first time today and was blown away. His work touches me so deeply and to think of how long it's been so nicely preserved is also amazing (over 600 years)!!

After lingering through the show for a large part of the day, I did some major damage in the gift store, picking up several catalogs and some beautiful bowls!!

I am curious if others here like Della Robbia.

Also, if you've never heard of him and are near Boston and up for treat check out the MFA Boston. The show is on through early December and amazing!!

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I just did some quick research and was surprised to see how many Della Robbias were sculptors. Apparently sculpting was the family business. It's been a long time since art history for me.

I can appreciate Della Robbia's work but prefer more secular contemporary art work.

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JasoninBoston · ‎02-18-2012

@Kachina624 wrote:
I just did some quick research and was surprised to see how many Della Robbias were sculptors. Apparently sculpting was the family business. It's been a long time since art history for me.

I can appreciate Della Robbia's work but prefer more secular contemporary art work.

Yes, they wanted to keep the secrets of how they applied the glaze and they fired the sculptures!!

I love contemporary art as well!! That's what's nice about a big museum like our MFA Boston or some of the great museums in New York, London etc is you get to see some of everything. Until several years ago I didn't think I really liked this period much myself!!

Thank you!!

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

@JasoninBoston wrote:
While I haven't posted much about it I do love travel--especially trips to Italy and Switzerland! This summer I had to postpone my vacation due to slow recovery from a knee replacement last December.

What I love about living in Boston, however, is in addition to being "close" (3.5 hours by train to NYC) we have really good cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts. And visiting there is always like a bit of a trip out of Boston!! Especially with some amazing special shows they've had lately!

One of my favorite artists and styles is the religious art of the Italian master sculptor Luca Della Robbia who is now prominently on display at the ultra fab Museum of Fine Arts Boston! I saw this new show for the first time today and was blown away. His work touches me so deeply and to think of how long it's been so nicely preserved is also amazing (over 600 years)!!

After lingering through the show for a large part of the day, I did some major damage in the gift store, picking up several catalogs and some beautiful bowls!!

I am curious if others here like Della Robbia.

Also, if you've never heard of him and are near Boston and up for treat check out the MFA Boston. The show is on through early December and amazing!!

I like to read your posts...I live close by in RI.....although I haven't had much experience with fine art, I have shared an experience with you...I had a knee replacement in June. Everything was going fine...even made a trip to Fenway to see Billy Joel.....but this past week I feel like my knee is tightening up and I have pain...I keep it moving....finished PT weeks ago.....hope I'm not headed for a slow recovery like you have experienced.....hope you are able to travel soon....

JasoninBoston · ‎02-18-2012

@nana59 wrote:
@JasoninBoston wrote:
While I haven't posted much about it I do love travel--especially trips to Italy and Switzerland! This summer I had to postpone my vacation due to slow recovery from a knee replacement last December.

What I love about living in Boston, however, is in addition to being "close" (3.5 hours by train to NYC) we have really good cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts. And visiting there is always like a bit of a trip out of Boston!! Especially with some amazing special shows they've had lately!

One of my favorite artists and styles is the religious art of the Italian master sculptor Luca Della Robbia who is now prominently on display at the ultra fab Museum of Fine Arts Boston! I saw this new show for the first time today and was blown away. His work touches me so deeply and to think of how long it's been so nicely preserved is also amazing (over 600 years)!!

After lingering through the show for a large part of the day, I did some major damage in the gift store, picking up several catalogs and some beautiful bowls!!

I am curious if others here like Della Robbia.

Also, if you've never heard of him and are near Boston and up for treat check out the MFA Boston. The show is on through early December and amazing!!

I like to read your posts...I live close by in RI.....although I haven't had much experience with fine art, I have shared an experience with you...I had a knee replacement in June. Everything was going fine...even made a trip to Fenway to see Billy Joel.....but this past week I feel like my knee is tightening up and I have pain...I keep it moving....finished PT weeks ago.....hope I'm not headed for a slow recovery like you have experienced.....hope you are able to travel soon....

Thank you for saying you enjoy my posts. I was thinking about quitting the forums again since the people here are so mean!!

I hope your recovery continues to go well and thanks again for your response here.

flickerbulb · ‎03-09-2010

@JasoninBoston

I wanted to add that I also enjoy your posts as they are a refeshing change of point of view.

I also enjoy museums and hit every one I could in London and Paris and Italy.

You have a refined sense of style that sets you apart from other posters. Please continue your interesting posts!

My favorite class in college was Italian Renaissance Art. My guide in Italy was impressed that I knew what chiarascuro was!

JasoninBoston · ‎02-18-2012

@flickerbulb wrote:
@JasoninBoston

I wanted to add that I also enjoy your posts as they are a refeshing change of point of view.

I also enjoy museums and hit every one I could in London and Paris and Italy.

You have a refined sense of style that sets you apart from other posters. Please continue your interesting posts!

My favorite class in college was Italian Renaissance Art. My guide in Italy was impressed that I knew what chiarascuro was!

Thank you!! I am still feeling a bit beat up from hateful posts and peoples worst assumptions!! I appreciate your kind comments and thoughtful post

Puzzle Piece · ‎06-29-2010

Nice thread

I live in So CA and there is a Boys Reformatory of sort here. Every year around this time they get orders to fill for Della Robbia wreaths. Helps the boys to learn order, disicipline, cooperation, etc. Maybe some day, the exhibit will travel west.

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JasoninBoston · ‎02-18-2012

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
Nice thread
I live in So CA and there is a Boys Reformatory of sort here. Every year around this time they get orders to fill for Della Robbia wreaths. Helps the boys to learn order, disicipline, cooperation, etc. Maybe some day, the exhibit will travel west.

Thank you!

So interesting that they make Della Robbia wreaths!!

I love art, fashion and music

Thanks again!!

cecesnana · ‎07-12-2013

I never had heard of this artist @JasoninBoston. Your thread made me look up the art and the wreaths, beautiful! Thanks for being this topic to the forum.