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Museum of Art acquires rare Carl Bloch painting

June 05, 2015 12:00 AM
The painting 'The Mocking of Christ,' by Carl Bloch, sits on display at the BYU Museum of Art. The painting was acquired by BYU for the museum and debuted on June 6. (BYU)
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Once in a Lifetime: 'Sacred Gifts'

January 28, 2014 12:00 AM
'Sermon on the Mount' is one of the four oratory paintings that will be replaced with four others in February. (Photo courtesy of BYU's Museum of Art)
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Heroes and monsters at the MOA

December 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Super heroes and monsters have been the trending topics in movies and television recently, but the daring and scaring have always been a part of human culture.
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A need to educate yourself with the visual arts

December 05, 2012 12:00 AM
A painting hangs quietly on the wall. Some people walk by quickly, not pausing to even glance at the colors on the canvas. Others peek at the patterns and note the lines but continue on. One man stops and takes a breath, soaking in the swirls and serene shapes of the painting on the wall.
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Three unique FHE activities for your inner art critic and animal lover

October 01, 2012 12:00 AM
It is Monday night. Bold patterned, animal-like wooden masks stare down students south of campus. At the northern end of campus, students inspect Islamic calligraphy on ancient scrolls and massive stone sculptures. Somewhere west of campus, a snake twists around the arm of a wide-eyed student, who listens to the animal expert listing off the snake's favorite foods.
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Museum of Art showcases Andy Warhol and Takashi Murakami

September 18, 2012 12:00 AM
The BYU Musem of Art's new exhibit 'Think Flat,' featuring original art from Andy Warhol and Takashi Murakami, explores the relationships between the influence of fame and the power of an image.
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Fire trucks at Museum of Art

July 10, 2012 12:00 AM
The Museum of Art fire alarm went off unexpectedly Tuesday morning between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
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Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable visits the BYU Museum of Art

May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
LDS Public Affairs hosted the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable and Utah Valley Ministerial Association on Brigham Young University campus Thursday night.
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Islamic Art Scholar Introduced MOA's Largest Exhibition

By Hwa Lee
February 26, 2012 12:00 AM
The Museum of Art is having a cultural feast. Last year it hosted the prestigious Christian paintings of Carl Bloch; this year it is presenting an invaluable Islamic art exhibit, the largest it has ever organized.
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Persistence leads to recovery of stolen painting

February 24, 2012 12:00 AM
What was intended as a birthday present more than 120 years ago became a valuable lost treasure to the art department of BYU.
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MOA brings children and fine art together

February 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Children and art come together at BYU's Museum of Art with the Second Saturday Art Tales program.
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Islamic art will be featured at MOA

February 15, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU's Museum of Art is switching gears from Christian-themed exhibits to exploring the relationship between cultures with a new collection of Islamic art.
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Working in the real world without ever leaving campus

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
Director Jeff Sheets (standing on right) and students collaborate while creating the Virtual Tour of BYU Campus. This is an example of one of many projects students can get involved with at the Center. (Photo courtesy of Laycock Center for Creative Collaboration.)
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