Thursday, December 22, 2011

Jean Outland Chrysler Library Holiday Hours


The Library will close early at 12:30pm Friday, December 23rd

The Library will reopen for regular hours
Wednesday, December 28th through Friday, December 31st 
10:00am-4:45pm

In the week between Christmas and New Year's, the Chrysler Museum will be open the Monday and Tuesday we're normally closed. The Glass Studio will be offering free demonstrations at noon each day, and we'll be playing a free family-friendly movie at 1 p.m. every afternoon Monday through Friday. 

Have a happy and relaxing holiday! -J.R. 

Friday, December 9, 2011

Exhibit: Symbols of the Holidays: from the Jean Outland Chrysler Art Library Collection


Thomas Cole (American, 1801-1848)
The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds, 1833
Oil on Canvas, 101.5 x 182.5 in (257.81 x 471.17 cm.)
Chrysler Museum of Art
December is a special time of year for everyone.  The brisk wind and the hint of snow herald a time of year to celebrate.  Both Hanukkah and Christmas occur in the month and each has their most recognizable symbols, such as the menorah and the dreidel for Hanukkah and the Christmas tree and the Nativity for Christianity.



Various menorot used for Hanukkah.
From the 1901-1906 Jewish Encyclopedia
Courtesy of Wikipedia
Combing the Jean Outland Chrysler Library collection, we have found images of familiar holiday traditions both new and old to share with you.  Some are photographs from our Tidewater region, some are from the Holy Lands, some are clever references to traditional songs, and some are beloved paintings from Norman Rockwell.







Taro Yamamoto, American, 1919-
Christmas Card to Jean from the artist

Paper
Chrysler Museum of Art
These images also reflect the general collection of the Chrysler Museum.  As the Museum holds pieces ranging from the ancient to the modern, so does our selection of images.  See a menorah from the 18th century, a Nativity scene from the 15th century, and art glass from the 20th century among many others in the Library Reading Room.  To see the symbols of the holidays, stop by and have a look at the Jean Outland Chrysler Library.







Lynne Fors
Library Assistant