Damascus Room at LACMA, Part II

This video covers the recent and more distant history of an eighteenth-century period room and its remarkable journey from Damascus to Los Angeles. Following its four year restoration, this video documents its recent installation at LACMA and its original function as a reception room where refreshments were served. For more information, please visit: collections.lacma.org/node/1851997 unframed.lacma.org/2015/09/21/damascus-room-completed-last https://vimeo.com/175283839 https://vimeo.com/992987093 About LACMA Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of nearly 140,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences. Connect with LACMA Subscribe for our latest videos: http://www.lacma.org/videos Explore our collection online: https://collections.lacma.org Plan your visit to LACMA: http://www.lacma.org/visit Support the museum and become a member: http://www.lacma.org/support Follow us on social Facebook:   / lacma   Twitter:   / lacma   Tumblr:   / lacma   Pinterest:   / lacma   Instagram:   / lacma