The Ladies' Paradise emphasized the role of women as consumers of new commodities, notably silk fabric produced for mass markets. Ironically, women also dominated the production of silk as laborers in France's burgeoning silk industry. Raymond Jonas explores the story of silk as the fabric that linked these two feminine worlds. Free with museum admission. Culture Shock Thursday, June 7 Tamara Moats, curator of education, on MFA 2001 exhibition guide tours Guides trained in the special exhibitions and collections give regularly scheduled free tours every day, Tuesday through Sunday, at 1 pm.
Tours meet at the top of the central stairs.
Study Gutmann's compositions, and then look through the lens of a camera to create your own photograph. Participants will develop their own contact sheets and analyze their work. 35-mm cameras will be provided. Call 206.543.2281 for information or to register. The Education Department at the Henry offers a wide variety of tours to K-20 groups and their teachers.