Art Purposes: Object Lessons for the Liberal Arts Shorts Aviva Briefel places special emphasis

Aviva Briefel places special emphasis on the gendered distinction between male forgers and female copyists

as they were elegantly crafted and composed of luxurious materials

Winslow Homer

23K gold-plated letter opener with Bowdoin seal medallion

museum-quality matting

Art Purposes: Object Lessons for the Liberal Arts Shorts Aviva Briefel places special emphasisBy Joachim Homann Explore art history through the lens of the liberal arts with this stunning look at the Bowdoin College Museum of Arts acclaimed collection. The Bowdoin College Museum of Art features nearly 24,000 works spanning antiquity to today. Since it began collecting in 1811, the museum has served as a unique resource for students, scholars, and visitors from around the world. This splendid book takes readers on a trip through art historyand