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Years ago I began looking for powerful images that depict the life of faith for use in worship in our small Vermont Church. Frequently I found individual works by James Tissot, and curious to find more I began to explore books and the internet. To my disappointment there were very few books containing more than a few of Tissot's stunning paintings, and I discovered that his works had not been on display in any significant number for many years. So I was extremely excited to discover the exhibit of more than 100 of his illustrations at the Brooklyn Museum. Saturday October 24th my wife and I went to view the exhibit of Tissot's Life of Christ organized by Judith Dolkart. Never have I witnessed a more moving and thoughtful portrayal of Jesus birth, ministry, passion and resurrection. The descriptions with each work were exceptional, briefly telling the story illustrated, exploring the paintings, reflecting on the artist's process as explained in his own commentaries. I would urge anyone interested in the life of Jesus to come and spend a couple of hours. Take your time and read the stories, look into the paintings,and search your heart. Mine was deeply moved. I can see why people at the original exhibitions of these works wept before them. My profound thanks to the Brooklyn Museum and to Judith Dolkart! Friend, do not miss this exceptional opportunity and touching exhibition!
— Posted by Rev. Marsh Hudson-Knapp
This is an incredible collection of American Art. Some paintings were surprises, others educational. I am so glad I made this visit.
— Posted by Dee
The Islamic Art collection is really beautiful, I would love to see even more of the 1700 pieces that the Museum owns on public display. It would also be interesting to see the types of Islamic art from countries that did not fall on the Silk Route (e.g., Indonesia, Kuwait, Moorish-Spain).
This is definitely one of my most favorite exhibits in the Museum and I hope to continue to see its evolution and growth!
— Posted by Sara B.
this exhibit is an educational experience for young and old the pieces are beautiful everyone should see them.
— Posted by zia
Thank you for allowing The Dinner Party to be shared with the world. I first saw this important piece in the early 1970's.
My mother and I saw it together when she came to visit my young family when we were working at Nasa. My daughter was just 3 years old.
My mother and I were pulling in two directions, she toward the "I like Ike" days and me toward "equal pay", MLK, Bobby Kennedy, and my mother was ashamed, at the time, I was a memeber of N.O. W.We saw this amazing work...and we both just "Got IT". We walked out of there, just understanding each other for the first time. She joined me in the fight to start Rape Crisis Centers and made me promise to take my daughter to see it when they were old enough to understand.
I was "in storage" when I wanted to do that when they were in their 20's. Now in their 30's, You have been wise enough to give this back to the world. My deep thanks to all of the artist and to your museum for bring this most important piece back to our world. I brough me and my very conservative mother to a united place where we were both blessed to be women.
— Posted by Carol Smith
Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum
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