Double Take

A wooden box with a lacquer topcoat served utilitarian purposes in a Buddhist temple in the 19th century. Learn about the process of making and using lacquer from conservator, Melissa Carr, and the significance of the Buddhist associations from Betty Nguyen, lecturer in RISD's department of History, Philosophy and the Social Sciences.
Free with Museum admission.
From cochineal, cinnabar and cadmium red to synthetic pigments and manufactured dyes, color is essential to art and design. In Double Takes, join specialists as they offer views on objects with a focus on red and the social context, artistic interpretation, and ever-evolving meanings of objects. Upcoming date: MAR 15.