University Museums at the University of Delaware facts for kids
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| Location | University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA |
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| Type | Art, African American art, Natural history |
The University Museums at the University of Delaware are a group of special collections. They hold amazing American art, cool minerals, and ancient pottery from before Christopher Columbus arrived. These museums are located at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, USA.
You can visit these museums! They are also like a giant classroom for students at the University of Delaware. Students in a program called the Curatorial Apprenticeship Program learn how to take care of museum items. The collections help teach many subjects. These include geology (the study of rocks), African American studies, and art history.
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Discovering Art at the University Gallery
The University Gallery is a big part of the University Museums. It is located in a building called "Old College" on the north side of campus. This gallery holds more than 10,000 pieces of art!
Amazing Photography Collections
One of the coolest things here is the huge collection of old and new photographs. You can see many pictures by famous photographers. These include Gertrude Käsebier and Clarence Hudson White.
Ancient Pottery and American Art
The gallery also has ancient pottery. This pottery comes from cultures like the Moche and Pueblo. These groups lived long ago in different parts of the Americas. You can also find many American prints and drawings. These artworks were made from the 1800s up to today.
Works from the Brandywine School
In 2007, the University Gallery took charge of more special artworks. These pieces are by artists from the Brandywine School. Famous artists like Howard Pyle, Stanley Arthurs, Frank Schoonover, and N. C. Wyeth have their works here.
Exploring African American Art at Mechanical Hall
Mechanical Hall is another important building for the University Museums. It was updated in 2004 to hold a very special collection. This is the Paul R. Jones Collection of African American Art.
The Paul R. Jones Collection
This amazing collection was given to the university by Atlanta, Georgia art collector Paul R. Jones. He donated hundreds of important artworks from his own collection. This gift happened because a professor from the University of Delaware, William Homer, became friends with Mr. Jones.
In 1993, the University Gallery showed some art from Mr. Jones's collection. After talking about how to care for the art and use it for teaching, Mr. Jones made his big gift in 2001.
Important Artists in the Collection
The Paul R. Jones collection is thought to be one of the best collections of African American art. It includes art from the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s. You can see important works by artists such as Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, David Driskell, Jacob Lawrence, and many others.
Discovering Minerals at the Mineralogical Museum
The Mineralogical Museum is a fascinating part of the University Museums. It was started in 1964. This happened when Irénée du Pont gave his personal collection of minerals to the university. He had bought these minerals in 1919.
Unique Mineral Specimens
The collection is now in Penny Hall. It has many examples of minerals from mines that are no longer active. You can see a beautiful tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine in San Diego, California. There is also copper ore from the Quincy Mine in Michigan.
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The Old College Gallery, University Museums, Newark, DE
