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| THE CLASSICAL PERIOD OF ANCIENT GREECE | |
The Classical Period of Ancient Greece
Idea or Reality
13 July 2002 -13 October 2002
Idea or Reality
13 July 2002 -13 October 2002
| Classicism:
There is hardly any other word whose use has been so inflationary,
and hardly any other historical period that has exerted such a strong
influence on succeeding generations throughout the world as Greek
classicism of the 5th century BC. This exhibition, a comprehensive
survey of the art and culture of classical Greece and the effects
of classicism on later epochs, brings home to the viewer the origin
of classicism in all its manifestations. There emerges an exciting
panorama that brings to view major works of art as well as everyday
life. |
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Bust
of Pericles © Berlin, Antikensammlung |
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| On display are Masterworks from approximately
70 museums all over the world. Among these are such spectacular highlights
as the tyrannicide group from the National Archaeological Museum in
Naples; the statue of Sophocles, author of Greek tragedies, from the
Vatican Museums and relief friezes of the Trysa heroon from the Museum
of Art History in Vienna. Next to these are also smaller, lesser known objects that provide an insight into the life, living and working culture of the various levels of ancient Greek society. Architectural elements and sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens are on view - along with replicas of wood furniture from private homes. |
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Magnificent vases, striking
terracotta and bronze statuettes, coins, utensils and unique jewelry
made of precious metals serve to draw an impressive picture of Greek
Classicism. The exhibition has been organized in cooperation with the Antikensammlung Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz and was previously on view at the Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin. |
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| Pan-Athenian prize amphora
- wrestling © Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Kopenhagen |
| The 784-page
catalogue to the exhibition
includes 690 color and 350 b/w illustrations. It is available for
€ 25,50. |
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Anakreon © Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Kopenhagen |
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| Head of a woman © Museo Archeologico Nazionale Metapont |
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