Inside the MFAH Posts tagged #google-art-project
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Looking at “Art of the Islamic Worlds” in a Digital Exhibition February 22, 2018
This summer I saw sights and wonders of the Islamic worlds, from Iran’s Safavid dynasty (1501–1736) to India’s Mughal empire (1526–1857). I experienced magnificent architecture and lush gardens, and read beautiful calligraphic texts—all from my desk at the MFAH.
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Caricaturing a Caricaturist: Thomas Nast Today August 15, 2017
A new online exhibition of satirical drawings features a modern-day interpretation of one of the masters of caricatures, Thomas Nast.
Drawn in by Lines: Examining Old Master Works on Paper in the Horning Collection April 7, 2017
Art collectors Marjorie and Evan Horning gifted many fine works to the MFAH over the years. An online exhibition highlights especially significant objects from this important collection.