The Mourners Program Guide

the mourners Medieval Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy

program guide October 3, 2010–January 2, 2011

eralded by the New York Times as a “crowning

achievement,” The Mourners: Medieval Tomb

Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy features forty sculptures from the tomb of John the Fearless (1371–1419), the second duke of Burgundy.

Visit us online at DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information about these and other events inspired by the exhibition.

related programs All programs are included in general admission to the Museum unless otherwise noted.

october Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Learn more about The Mourners with DMA staff, scholars, and artists during lunchtime gallery talks.

Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information and a schedule of upcoming talks.

Opening Celebration, part of Art in October Saturday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., FREE Be among the first to explore The Mourners (open for a free sneak peek from noon to 5:00 p.m.) and enjoy tours, performances, and special programs. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. enjoy Burgundian food prepared by Michelin-starred chefs from Dijon, wine tastings, and mustard samples from Mâille mustard presented by Dijon Must’art. Join the DMA and the entire Dallas Arts District to celebrate the start of Art in October, a monthlong spotlight on the arts and the launch of a new season of exciting programs. For more information and a schedule of activities, visit TheDallasArtsDistrict.org.

Dallas Museum of Art and The Dallas Bach Society present

SUBTILITAS–Music for the Dukes of Burgundy Sunday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.

Exhibition viewing for ticket holders 6:00–7:00 p.m. $40 reserved seats, $20 general admission, discounts available for students and seniors For tickets visit dallasbach.org or call 214-320-8700.

Intense emotions of love and loss are explored in this program of exquisite vocal and instrumental pieces surrounding the reign of John the Fearless, the duke for whom the mourners sculptures were created. Songs by medieval France’s most famous composer-poet, Guillaume de Machaut, set the stage for music by Burgundian composers from the turn of the 15th century and the dawn of northern Europe’s musical renaissance, including works by Cordier, Gernon, Dufay, and others.

Mary Springfels, renowned viola da gamba player and longtime director of the Newberry Consort in Chicago, will serve as music director for this concert. SUBTILITAS is a group of musicians specializing in early music performance from around the country.

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, October 15, 6:00 p.m.–midnight Be transported to magnificent courts of medieval France with the exhibition The Mourners: Medieval Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy. Throughout the evening, enjoy early music performances, including a special concert of 14th-century Burgundian music by Asteria, dance performances by SMU dance students inspired by the exhibition, lectures, tours, and more.

Late Night Lecture: Splendors of the Burgundian Court Friday, October 15, 7:00 p.m.

The Burgundian dukes of the 14th and 15th centuries were renowned for the splendor of their court and the superlative quality of the art they commissioned to express their power and taste.

The mourners from the tomb of John the Fearless are exemplary objects of the ducal patronage.

Join art historian and author Dr. Marina Belozerskaya to explore other arts—goldwork, tapestries, manuscripts, music, and multimedia pageants—that made the Burgundian dukes the preeminent rulers of the early Renaissance.

november Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Explore medieval art and culture with DMA staff and guest speakers during lunchtime gallery talks.

Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information and a schedule of upcoming talks.

Exhibition Lecture Sculptural Innovation at the Court of Burgundy: Artists, Patrons, and Imagery Thursday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.

Reservations recommended; reserve your seat online at DallasMuseumofArt.org/Tickets or by phone at 214-922-1818.

Join noted art historian and author Dr. Sherry Lindquist to investigate the medieval masterworks from the tomb of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy from 1404 to 1419. This elaborate tomb is among the most important examples of Burgundian art and is part of an artistic program commissioned by the Valois dukes to express both their power and their religious devotion.

>> Member Appreciation Week: November 15–20

Not a member? Be sure to join and take advantage of great discounts and other benefits.

Art and Ritual Lecture Series: Art, Death, and Commemoration in the Burgundian Netherlands Saturday, November 20, 2:00 p.m.

Join Dr. Douglas Brine, Assistant Professor of Art History at Trinity University, to examine the roles played by works of art in the Netherlands at the time of the Valois dukes. This lecture will consider the spectacular tomb of John the Fearless in the context of other funerary monuments made for his relations, his successors, and his subjects during a period when Burgundian art was internationally renowned for its splendor and innovation.

december Dallas Museum of Art and Da Camera of Houston present

Guillaume de Machaut’s Messe de Notre-Dame performed by Ensemble Organum Sunday, December 5, 7:00 p.m.

Exhibition viewing for ticket holders 6:00–7:00 p.m. $35 for the public, discounts available for DMA members, students, and seniors Reserve your seat online at DallasMuseumofArt.org/Tickets or by phone at 214-922-1818.

Hear Guillaume de Machaut’s stunning choral mass Messe de Notre-Dame performed by Ensemble Organum under the direction of Marcel Pérès. Written by Machaut around 1363, this mass is one of the best known works of medieval music. The New York Times named Ensemble Organum’s recording of Machaut’s Messe one of the 100 most important classical recordings of all time.

Founded by Marcel Pérès in 1982 at the Abbey of Senanque, Ensemble Organum is internationally acclaimed for their performances of vocal and instrumental music from the Middle Ages.

Additional funding provided by the Texan French Alliance for the Arts

Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Investigate The Mourners and other artworks commissioned by the Valois dukes during lunchtime gallery talks. Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information and a schedule of upcoming talks.

The Boshell Family Lecture Series on Archaeology presents

Uncorking the Past: The Archaeological and Chemical Hunt for the Origins of Viniculture Thursday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. $50 for the public, discounts available for DMA members, students, and seniors Space is limited; reserve your seat online at DallasMuseumofArt.org/Tickets or by phone at 214-922-1818.

Dr. Patrick McGovern, Scientific Director of the Penn Museum’s Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory, presents the history of wine, from ancient Phoenicia and Egypt, to Crete, and on to medieval France.

After the lecture, sample wines from the celebrated Burgundy region of France, whose wines have become models for the rest of the world. (Must be 21 years of age to participate in the wine sampling.)

january Closing Weekend Saturday, January 1, and Sunday, January 2, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

As you celebrate the new year, don’t miss your last chance to see The Mourners: Medieval Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy.

special course

Majesty, Memory, and Mourning in the Late Middle Ages Presented in partnership with Southern Methodist University and UT Dallas

Thursdays through December 2 3:00–5:45 p.m.

Taught jointly between professors Dr. Richard Brettell,

Dr. Bonnie Wheeler, and Dr. Jeremy duQuesnay Adams, this

cross-university graduate and undergraduate course will look at

the interdisciplinary context of the masterful

tomb sculptures featured in the Mourners exhibi-

tion. The class will explore these masterpieces

through literature, history, and art history, with

the collaboration of experts and visiting scholars

from around the country. Auditors are welcome.

Visit smu.edu/mourners for more information and

a schedule of upcoming sessions.

[we]ekends at the museum

Every Saturday and Sunday

Kids under 12 receive FREE admission

Most activities take place in the Center for Creative Connections on Level 1.

Studio Creations: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Sketching in the Galleries for Kids: Every third Saturday, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Collection Connections: Sunday, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

plan your visit museum hours Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; open New Year’s Day.

membership Join for as little as $75. Benefits include unlimited free general admission to the Museum and free parking in our underground garage. For membership information, call 214-922-1247, e-mail membership@DallasMuseumofArt.org, or visit DallasMuseumofArt.org/JoinRenew.

admission Admission to The Mourners is included in general admission to the Museum ($10 or less every day).

smartphone tours Bring your smartphone (iPhone, Blackberry, or other 3G/web-enabled device) to the Museum and access over one hundred bonus features on DallasMuseumofArt.mobi, including interviews with the curator, biographies of the artists, and images of works in the DMA’s collections, as well as bonus features on the exhibition. A small number of iTouch devices are available on loan at the Visitor Services Desk. The Museum requires a driver’s license and credit card to loan these devices.

programs for students and teachers Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org/Education for information about programs and resources for students and teachers related to The Mourners.

group sales Discounts and tours are available for groups of ten or more. Contact Group Sales at 214-922-1222 or groupsales@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

parking, shopping, and dining For your convenience, on-site parking is available in the Museum’s underground parking garage for a flat fee of $10. The Museum Store offers unique gifts, books, jewelry, note cards, and more.

The Atrium Cafe is open for lunch Tuesday–Sunday.

also on view Encountering Space September 25, 2010–Fall 2012 African Masks: The Art of Disguise Through February 13, 2011

México 200 José Guadalupe Posada: The Birth of Mexican Modernism Through December 26, 2010

Tierra y Gente: Modern Mexican Works on Paper Through January 9, 2011

Big New Field: Artists in the Cowboys Stadium Art Program December 5, 2010–February 20, 2011 For additional information on exhibitions and related programs, visit DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Hundreds of experiences.

Have one of your own.

The Mourners: Medieval Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy is organized by the Dallas Museum of Art and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, under the auspices of FRAME (French Regional and American Museum Exchange).

The exhibition is supported by a leadership gift from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Florence Gould Foundation, the Eugene McDermott Foundation, Connie Goodyear Baron, and Boucheron. Major corporate support is provided by Bank of the West—Member BNP Paribas Group. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

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Air transportation in Dallas provided by American Airlines. Promotional support provided by CBS Radio, KSCS 96.3, and The Dallas Morning News.

The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Images (details): Jean de la Huerta and Antoine le Moiturier, Mourner No. 52, Mourner No. 55, Mourner No. 72, Mourner No. 56, Mourner No. 55, Mourner No. 53, Mourner No. 52, Mourner No. 51, Mourner No. 48, 1443–56/57, alabaster, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Dijon. Photo © FRAME (French Regional and American Museum Exchange) by Jared Bendis and François Jay

This October marks the first anniversary of the AT&T Performing Arts Center and the completion of the Dallas Arts District. Join the Museum and the entire Dallas Arts District for Art in October as we shine a spotlight on the arts and launch a new season of exciting performances, exhibitions, events, and programs.

For a schedule of activities, visit TheDallasArtsDistrict.org/ArtinOctober.

Join us for these upcoming events The Mourners Opening Celebration Saturday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., FREE Be among the first to explore The Mourners (open for a free sneak peek from noon to 5:00 p.m.) and enjoy tours, performances, and special programs. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. enjoy Burgundian food prepared by Michelin-starred chefs from Dijon, wine tastings, and mustard samples from Mâille mustard presented by Dijon Must’art.

African Masks Family Celebration Saturday, February 12, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Celebrate the closing weekend of African Masks with interactive family tours, a performance by the Bafut Group from Cameroon, and Sketching in the Galleries for Kids. Create works of art during Studio Creations and enjoy an artist demonstration.