The concept of an art museum is easy enough: that is about art. There are those rare museums focused largely or entirely on the work of just one person. Those senses can be all the richer when you know the museum is the artist’s birthplace or onetime home. Here are four examples of such museums.
Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum
611 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
781-641-0747
The name Cyrus E. Dallin (1861—1944) might not be familiar, but several of the sculptor’s works are. His “Appeal to the Great Spirit”, an example of the many sculptures Dallin made relating to Native Americans, stands in front of the Museum of Fine Arts. Born in Utah, he lived in Arlington (Texas) for the final four decades of his life.
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge
413-298-4100, www.nrm.org
Rockwell (1894—1978) moved to Stockbridge in 1953. By then he was already America’s best-known illustrator (插图画家). The museum, founded in 1969, moved into its present, Robert A.M. Stern-designed building in 1993. Its 998 paintings and drawings are the largest single collection of Rockwell’s art.
Kids 6 and under FREE, adults $20, students with D: $10.
Edward Gorey House
8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port
508-362-3909
Edward Gorey (1925—2000) was an artist but, he was other things as well: author, playwright, set and costume designer. Gorey purchased this 18-century house in 1979 and lived there the rest of his life. The house currently serves as a museum celebrating Gorey’s life and work. It’s also known as the Elephant House. That’s appropriate, in light of Gorey’s passion for animal welfare.
Gilbert: Stuart Birthplace and Museum
815 Gibert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, R.I
401-294-3001
Gilbert Stuart (1755—1828) is responsible for what may well be the most familiar work of any American artist. His portrait (画像) of George Washington is the basis of the first president’s image on the dollar bill. As one of the early Republic’s most distinguished artists, Stuart painted more than a thousand portraits over the course of his career.
16. What is the feature these four museums have in common?
A.They are all very small and new. | B.They offer rare exhibits in the world. |
C.They attract many artists around the world. | D.They all involve a single person’s works of art. |
17. What can we learn about Cyrus E. Dallin?
A.He is a world-known sculptor. | B.Few people know his masterpiece. |
C.He lived in Utah for his last 40 years. | D.His works had a lot to do with Native Americans. |
18. Where will you go if you are interested in stage and clothes?
A.9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge. | B.8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. |
C.611 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. | D.815 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, R.I. |