Art of the American West
May 21, 2008 7:30 am Random ReviewsI’m blogging about this because I was actually born in Texas, so I thought this was pretty cool. Now, I can’t fully claim myself as a Texan because I moved when I was 6 and have only been back once (which was to leave on a cruise out of Galveston…so it probably doesn’t count), but I still think this is cool.
In the city of Orange, Texas they have a really cool museum called the Stark Museum of Art. If you’re into art and museums at all, this looks like one that you’ll definitely want to check out. I know for example that my Dad loves museums…maybe I’ll recommend this one to him as well!
Personally I think that museums that have a specific theme can be pretty cool. Some of the themes that are in this particular museum include: Western Art, American Indian Art, Decorative Arts, and Rare Books and Manuscripts. They have a huge selection of different types of artwork as well. So whether you like paintings, sculptures, or anything else they have it.
I was looking over the history of this museum and it’s actually quite interesting. Apparently the founder of the museum, Lutcher Stark, began building his collection of western themed art as an undergraduate at the University of Texas, when he started purchasing works from Texas artists. Then in the late 1920s and early 1930s, he began collecting American Indian objects from New Mexico. So really this collection has been building for quite awhile.
So hey, if you’re looking to make a trip down to Texas anytime soon, this might be a place you want to check out. Orange, Texas is a ways East of Houston, so if you’re down in that area you could take a drive out to Orange and see the Stark Museum of Art and other things in the area as well. Check out their website for more information!
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I once did a report on Frederick Remmington (the painter and sculptor) for school. I still love his art.
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I would like to visit Texas one day. Thanks for pointing out some tourist spots!
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i know west life from cinema films.i like it.i hope to live in there
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Its good to visit places that teaches things and learn about stuff you did not know about. The Stark Museum of Art has museum exhibits baskets from major basket-producing cultures in the West: Pueblo pottery, including blackware by the world renowned Maria Martinez of San Ildefonso; kachina dolls of the Zuni and Hopi; and an outstanding collection of Navajo rugs and blankets.
Its a good place to visit to learn about history and culture.
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Texas is one of my favorite states. There is so much to do there.
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I’d love to visit that museum on my next trip to Texas. There’s always so much to do there.
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Very good site.
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I don’t know what is happening with this site but it keeps giving me random links. Not that I’m complaining!
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Art of the American West… So, Texas also has a lot of great art, as well. I’ve heard many things, good and bad, about Texas. I’ve also heard about a lot of the sexy models and well-equipped babes they have down there, as well. This sounds like a nice vacation spot, plus the weather is usually hot. Thanks for writing about this particular subject; cheers!
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