Villa Clare: The Purposeful Life and Timeless Art Collection of J. J. Haverty
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0865549923 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 131 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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In 1926, Mrs. As a way to build momentum for the arts in a city traditionally preoccupied with commercial progress, Haverty in 1924 and 1925 teamed up with the Grand Central Galleries in New York to organize exhibitions at Atlanta's Biltmore Hotel. In addition to founding the Haverty Furniture Co. Tanner, a renowned African-American painter who lived in exile in France. Before there was Atlanta's High Museum of Art these was Villa Clare-J.J. These events not only attracted huge crowds, but they raised public awareness about Atlanta's lack of a permanent museum. As a young man, he was a first hand witness to pivotal events in Atlanta history, includingpriest Thomas O'Reilly's heroic efforts to save the city's downtown churches (Haverty served as his altar boy). Haverty's open house tradition was just part of the self-taught collector's bold plan to establish Atlanta as an artistic and cultural destination. J.M. In telling the previously unpublished story of J.J. And his effor
J. J. Haverty and His Love of Art As a child, J. J. Haverty witnessed the burning of Atlanta; as an adult, he played a key role in creating its enduring icons. Haverty Furniture Company, Atlanta's High Museum, the Cathedral of Christ the King, and the giant carving the side of Stone Mountain (to name just a few) can all be traced back to his vision and efforts. Villa Clare tells the story of Haverty's life, with emphasis on his love for art, his vision for Atlanta as an art center, and the seeds he planted that brought his vision to life. William Rawson Smith brings