Marquetry—the age-old technique of applying small pieces of colored wood to create decorative patterns—is a word that conjures up visions of antique stores and auction house catalogues; it ...

but it wasn’t until the 18th century that the Enlightenment thinker and art critic Denis Diderot coined the term “tableaux” to describe them. These paintings situate people in a dynamic ...

Either way, it's wonderful. As popular late 19th- and early 20th-century toys, living pictures once entertained children of all ages with a blend of fine art, craft, and mass-produced clockwork.

Each tableau reflects the unique culture and achievements ... Expert Committee Evaluation: A committee of experts from various fields—such as art, culture, and architecture—reviews the ...