The Kunsthalle of the Hypo Cultural Foundation presented a spectacular exhibition on the antique cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were immortalized in the moment of their destruction by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Approximately 260 exhibits provided extensive insight into life at the foot of the volcano. In addition to a whole range of everyday objects, original murals, sculptures in bronze and marble, gold jewelry and silver tableware recreated life at the Vesuvius sites. Famous exhibits like the bronze statue of a runner from Herculaneum were juxtaposed with more recently discovered objects from the last decades. These included an elaborate mosaic wall of a fountain, in all 24 meters long, from Massa Lubrense, located on the southern tip of the Gulf of Naples. Half of this splendid mosaic ensemble had been restored for this exhibition and was on public display for the first time. #globalfineart
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 18:55:16 +0000
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