Online Anytime: Minute with a masterpiece

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Jacques Sicard with ZMA Docent Sally Goins

Maria Longworth Storer/Nicols with ZMA Docent Jan Dennison

Frank Ferrell with ZMA Docent Janet Debray

Mae Timberlake with ZMA Docent Bonnie Sulens

Karl Kappes with ZMA Docent Karen Baker

The Zanesville Stoneware Company with ZMA Docent Bonnie Sulens

The Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Company with ZMA Docent Peggy Gilchrist

The Brush-McCoy Pottery Company with ZMA Docent Karen Baker

The Rookwood Pottery Company with ZMA Docent Sally Goins

The JB Owens Company with ZMA Docent Janet Debray

The Roseville Pottery Company with ZMA Docent Alta Sims

The Weller Pottery Company with ZMA Docent Michael Sims

Girl in Spring Dress by Louis Ritter with ZMA Docent Alta Sims

Parakeet and Parrot by Leslie Shiels with ZMA Docent Bonnie Sulens

Venus and the Golden Apple by Carmelo Fontana with ZMA Docent Sally Goins

Four PM January 26, 1978 by Thomas Thiery with ZMA Docent Karen Baker

Flight of Fancy by Anthony Schepis with ZMA Docent Peggy Gilchrist

Diamond T by Charles Peterson

Side Chair by John Aitken with ZMA Docent Janet Debray

Hop Scotch Pink Tableware Set by the Salem China Company

Modern Art Vase by the Roseville Pottery Company with ZMA Docent Alta Sims

Land and Sea Tree by Denise Romecki with ZMA Docent Karen Baker

The Very Deep Did Rot by Patrick Procktor with ZMA Docent Peggy Gilchrist

Cleveland, OH 1937 by Dr. Harry Taylor with ZMA docent Bonnie Sulens

Parian Ware Figurine Depicting William Shakespeare by Falcon Works, Stoke

Shinnecock Hills by William Merritt Chase

Y-bridge by Mary Ann Bucci with Misty Johnson

Crystalis Vase by The Roseville Pottery Company with Misty Johnson

Playing in the Surf by Edward Henry Potthast with Alta Sims

Near Bath, England by Joseph Barker with Bonnie Sulens

Back Street in Toledo by Karl Kappes with Michael Sims

Old Faithful by Albert Bierstadt with ZMA Docent Karen Baker

Land and Sea Tree by Denise Romecki with ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist

Spring in France by Abraham George Warshawsky with ZMA docent Bonnie Sulens

Discover the colorful world of Beijing Opera with ZMA docent Alta Sims.

Enjoy learning more about Robert Duncanson’s Ideal Pastures with ZMA docent Janet Debray.

Imagine what this woman is thinking about in Karl Kappes’ Meditation with ZMA docent Sally Goins.

Join ZMA docent Michael Sims as he shows us Winter Party by Paul Patton.

ZMA docent Karen Baker gives us some background information on Embrace by Christopher Reis.

Enjoy a discussion on Landscape with Cattle Standing in a Pool by Thomas Gainsborough with ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist.

Take a closer look at Hocking River Bridge by Ron Kroutel with ZMA docent Janet Debray.

Today’s video is part seven of a seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series on Harbor with Boat by Mary Louise McLaughlin with ZMA docent Alta Sims.

Today’s video is part six of a seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series on Harbor with Boat by Mary Louise McLaughlin with ZMA docent Bonnie Sulens.

Today’s video is part five of a seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series on Harbor with Boat by Mary Louise McLaughlin. ZMA docent Janet Debray discusses landscapes.

Today’s video is part four of a seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series on Harbor with Boat by Mary Louise McLaughlin. ZMA docent Karen Baker discusses the time period of this work.

Today’s video is part three of a seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series on Harbor with Boat by Mary Louise McLaughlin. ZMA docent Michael Sims discusses the artist as a pottery decorator.

Today’s video is part two of a seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series on Harbor with Boat by Mary Louise McLaughlin. ZMA docent Sally Goins discusses the artist and her versatile range as a painter.

Today’s video is part one of a new seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series on Harbor with Boat by Mary Louise McLaughlin. ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist introduces us to the artist and explores the challenges she faced as a female artist.

In part seven of our seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series, ZMA docent Sally Goins explores vacation as a subject in Playing in the Surf by Edward Henry Potthast.

In part six of our seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series, ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist explores the fashion in Playing in the Surf by Edward Henry Potthast.

In part five of our seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series, ZMA docent Michael Sims explores the subject matter leisure in Playing in the Surf by Edward Henry Potthast.

In part four of our seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series, ZMA docent Karen Baker explores the technique of Playing in the Surf by Edward Henry Potthast.

In part three of our seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series, ZMA docent Janet Debray explores the style of Playing in the Surf by Edward Henry Potthast.

In part two of our new seven-part Minute with a Masterpiece series, ZMA docent Bonnie Sulens explores the time period of Playing in the Surf by Edward Henry Potthast.

Enjoy part one of our new seven-part series on Edward Henry Potthast’s Playing n the Surf. In this video, ZMA docent Alta Sims introduces you to the artist.

Explore Cliffs of Singing Pine Trees by Jianmin Dou with ZMA docent Karen Baker Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Enjoy a charming story of one boy’s reaction to Upland Meadows by Howard Chandler Christy with Alta Sims Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Take a closer look at this Seated Buddha on Lotus Throne by an unknown artist from Thailand with ZMA docent Sally Goins Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Meet "George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham" in this painting by Peter Paul Rubens with ZMA docent Sally Goins Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Who are the gentleman depicted on this Dickensware II Vase with Tavern Scene by Weller Pottery Company? Take a closer look with ZMA docent Michael Sims, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Enjoy a closer look of "Winter Landscape" by Daniel Van Heil, with ZMA Docent Michael Sims Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Take a closer look at this Utopian Pillow Vase with a Man Drinking by Owens Pottery with ZMA docent Bonnie Sulens Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Enjoy this beautiful Christmas tree with ZMA docent Karen Baker as she shares this photograph Alice Lee, Zanesville OH, 1935 by Dr. Harry W. Taylor Tuesday, December 23, 2020.

Join docent Peggy Gilchrist as she shares Woman in Antique Costume Holding Hawk by Alfred Francois Gues Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Enjoy learning about this Greek Male Torso with ZMA docent Alta Sims November 17, 2020.

Join ZMA docent Bonnie Sulens Tuesday, November 10 and meet Two Little Maids in this painting by John Opie.

Take a closer look at Madam Alexander Dolls from the First Lady Series, with Misty Johnson November 3, 2020.

Get in the Halloween spirit with docent Peggy Gilchrist and this spooky Dickensware I Vase with an Image of a Witch Riding a Broom made by the Weller Potter Company October 20, 2020.

Join docent-in-training Janet Debray as she identifies several characters in William Hogarth’s The Levée, A Rakes Progress, Plate 2 October 6, 2020.

Take a closer look at this beautiful example of Rookwood Pottery Standard Glaze with education coordinator Misty Johnson Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

Learn about the very first work of art in the ZMA’s collection with education coordinator Misty Johnson Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Join ZMA docent Karen Baker as she discusses patterns used on this cobalt and salt glazed stoneware jug in the ZMA’s permanent collection Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Join Diane Deitrick as she explores how the principle of design contrast is used in Battle of Mill Spring, KY., Jan 19th, 1862 by Currier and Ives.

Take a closer look at Karl Kappes’ Approaching Storm: Corn Shocks with docent-in-training Sally Goins Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

Join ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist as she explores how emphasis is used in Ohio Landscape by Unknown Artist Tuesday August 4, 2020.

ZMA docent Bonnie Sulens shares how George Luks uses light and dark in his landscape Winter in Central Park Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Take a closer look at Taxco Market Restaurant by Ralston Thompson with ZMA docent Karen Baker July 21, 2020.

Explore texture with docent-in-training Sally Goins as she discusses Landscape by Lucy S. Fauley Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Join ZMA docent Bonnie Sulens for a closer look at 4-H Club Meeting by Paul Patton Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

Join docent-in-training Sally Goins as she explores the use of line in Mary Ann Tipple’s Men of Clay Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

 

Enjoy learning some background information on Caroline, Princess Murat by Louis Paul Sauvageau with Peggy Gilchrist Monday, June 22, 2020.

Learn the story behind Ancient Egyptian Ushabti with education coordinator Misty Johnson Monday, June 15, 2020.

Explore Indian Encampment, Yosemite Valley by Thomas Hill with education coordinator Misty Johnson Monday, June 8, 2020.

Meet Peg the Ideal Waitress by William Saling with ZMA Docent Peggy Gilchrist Monday, June 1, 2020.

Learn more about the stunning sculpture Ceres by Nicolas Coustou with ZMA Docent Peggy Gilchrist Monday, May 25, 2020.

Join education coordinator Misty Johnson and learn more about Felipe Castaneda’s Mujer de Oaxaca de Pie.

Join ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist as she discusses the possible uses of this Etruscan Votive Foot Monday, May 11, 2020.

See several works from special ZMA exhibition Landscapes by Debra Joyce Dawson with ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist Monday, May 4, 2020.

Enjoy learning more about our Snoopy sculpture that greets you in the ZMA lobby with ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist Monday, April 27, 2020.

ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist introduces you to the Portrait of Dorothy Barton Thomas by Howard Chandler Christy, one of the largest works on view at the ZMA.

Join education coordinator Misty Johnson as she discusses Contemporary Conversation by Luigi Lucioni.

Who were the Blandys? Find out with ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist as she discusses the Portrait of Amelia Blandy by James Pierce Barton Monday, April 6, 2020.

Learn the story behind the portrait of “The Countess of Cork” with ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist, Monday, March 30, 2020.

Ever wonder about the sculpture out in front of the ZMA? Join ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist as she discusses Thomas Black’s sculpture, Outlook, Friday, March 27, 2020.

Would you like to know more about the ZMA’s history? Join ZMA docent Peggy Gilchrist, Monday, March 23, 2020 as she explores the history of the museum and its architecture.