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Tuesday, June 10
12 Noon
Special Tour Lecture Wondrous Wardrobes and Marvelous Margins
Lecture and Tour
Art historian Molly Aitken looks at the range and use of ornament in Mughal album pages on display in the MURAQQA` exhibition. Discover the meanings behind imperial jewelry, textiles, and album border decoration, and learn about the artist's role in the royal workshops.
Free; first come, first served
Related Exhibition: MURAQQA'
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler, Sublevel 1
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3-4:30 PM
Workshop Sketching: Draw and Discover
Luce Foundation Center Activity
Join a discussion about artists' sketches, then spend time sketching some of the more than 3,300 artworks on display. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Free
Repeats Tuesdays
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: 3rd Floor, Luce Foundation Center
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6:45-8:45 PM
Lecture Montenegro: Tiny Jewel
Illustrated Lecture, with book signing
Hugging the Adriatic coastline and nestled in the heart of the Balkan mountains, Montenegro is a country blessed with natural beauty and a rich culture. This evening travel writer Annalisa Rellie discusses the culture and arts of this country. Book signing follows.
$40, general; $30, members; call 202-633-3030

Resident Associate Program
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
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