The design and purpose of picture frames have evolved over time, varying greatly across nations and regions. The Frame Blog, edited by historian and archivist Lynn Roberts and authored by contributing museum curators and art historians, introduces visitors to picture frame history from the thirteenth century through the present day. Content includes detailed articles (complete with photographs), interviews, and book reviews. As of this write up, the most recent article considers frames designed by Parisian artist Albert Besnard during the turn of the twentieth century. Visitors can browse past articles by time period or nationality on the Archives page. Items of note include an exploration of iconography in fourteenth century British retables; a comparison of different Victorian era frames; and an article about a mysterious "phantom framer" who added frames to street signs across Teddington, England in 2015.
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