New-York tribune., 1901-11-29
THE TT-RTN EXHIBITION.
the world

-rhere is To be held at Turin next Suiiiiiiei az
international Exhibition OF Decorative "
which promises to be of hlgh Importance " Wv
development of that art all over H"iope
nictures and statues there are always eAn''
tions in plenty everywhere buI 'oo ~ ~
hitherto been done for the ehcoui az
those who do not crave opportunities "
independent works on canvas OF III ii'si o,'
,oinf, content 70 occupy themselves with the
thousand and one different thlnss' I'oie VI 80
aan,nio,,ous which 90 to make beautlfui
home These artists already form IL iai se CUM
many by themselves, and they nave aone
oo+ do.1 10 make more than. one latter-oa!
-bit,i+ion chiefly devoted to painting anu
,,,1rt,r. more generally interesting. lhe!
have not so often. however had eXhlpl'iohs Vi
their own and they need them' not oi'is "
mako their work better known 10 the "oiii' p''
in order that they may enjoy that ihte
of ideas which an exhibition. more IMAM any
thing else is calculated TO facilitate
,rbaro is much that needs to be improved III
the decorative art of our time. in frahce' dS
has recently been pointed out IN Inc iripune'
the new school has produced some 'hihSS 'i'''
are beautiful with a great many hoIt 'i"' al
r,arolr eccentric The recent exhibition at
Glasgow, in which considerable at1entoh was
n,id ,o the illustration OF this field or artlsuc
1T. rosop,ad . situation somewhat similar
v,
20 +bo+ a+ Paris in 1900 Along with mucn sane
and interesting work there was an abundance
of decorative art disclosing 4 most inadequate
o,,ula+ion of the late William Morris. leading
10 grotesoue results. Italy as much as any
country in the world is waiting FOR lessons III
true decoration. and the eXhlhluoh a' III III
should mean a distinct benefit 10 the nation. II
is projected under the patronage OF the hihs'
the committee of organization Is presided over
hv the Duke of AoSta. and eminent ltailapS
have identified themselves with the enterprise
IN official or quasi-officia positions. Or course
if the affair is TO be success 1t must not only
be supported by the native artists ana pupii'
snirited citizens generally, who have already
thrown themselves heartily INTO tEe work. ou'
il must he assured of the cooperation of foreign
nations.
This cooperation has to some extent alreanF
heap secured The Minister of Fine Arts IN
France has agreed 10 aid the committee formed
In that country Similar official sanction ana
encn,1ra cement have been obtained in England
Germany, Austria, Belgium. Spain and else
where In Europe. During the summer just
ended Baron Casana, the Mayor OF Iurlh' 10Y
warded through the Italian Ambassador at
Washington n letter TO the President or the
United States begging him to do what he could
10 promote the participation or americah
artists artisans and manufacturers III the eA'
hibition The opportunity deserves serious at
tention To take advantage OF II would nm
doubtedly stimulate and strengthen business re-
Iations between the two countries Further
more decorative art has characteristics or its
own in the United States; both in design ana III
workmanship we have reached stage OF taste
and proficiency which would only reflect credit
,,non lis II made manifest ut Turin. 1t is In
every way desirable. in short, that we should De
represented there.
II appears however. that while many Amerl-
cans would be glad to exhibit, they do not feel
inclined ia assume the Inevitable expenses, such
as those of packing transportation. installation
and so on. An appropriation by Congress would
speedily remove this difficulty. and II Is hoped
that some such step may be taken In order that
the United States may take part in what VIII
undoubtedly he a memorable demonstration IN
the encouragement of decorative art Inc
American committee will have. we are sure the
support of the public in any efforts made to OBJ
tain the necessary legislation.