Relics of the Ancient Roman Empire: The Glory of Rome and the Tragedy of Pompeii
Exhibit Outline
This Roman Empire exhibit, unprecedented in scale and content, revisits and explores the period around the time of the first emperor Augustus, progressing with the empire from its birth to the height of its prosperity, by examining the magnificent murals, sculpture, and other works of art from the day. All works on display are famous pieces selected carefully from prized Italian collections, including gorgeous murals of Pompeii, valiant sculptures of the great men of Rome, and luxuriant jewelry pieces. The exhibit also includes some of the latest findings of a team from the University of Tokyo which carried out an excavation at the base of Mount Vesuvius starting in 2002. The remains of the dwellings of Pompeii have been recreated using state-of-the-art computer graphics that are so realistic you will feel as if you are actually standing there.
These splendid relics from one of the greatest empires in history are making their way to Aomori!
Aomori Museum of Art
| Address | 185 Chikano, Yasuta, Aomori, Aomori, 038-0021, Japan |
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| TEL | 017-783-3000 | |
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| Access | (JR) 20 minutes by car from JR Aomori Station (Aomori Municipal bus.) 20 min. by bus bound for “MENKYO-CENTER via Art Museum” from JR Aomori Station.The Bus Stop “Kenritsu-bijutsukan-mae” (Airport) 20 minutes by car from the Aomori Airport. (Highway) 5 minutes by car from the Tohoku Expressway Aomori Interchange
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Details
Name
Relics of the Ancient Roman Empire: The Glory of Rome and the Tragedy of Pompeii
Period
April 10 (Sat) – June 13 (Sun) 2010 *The museum will remain open during the entire 65 day exhibit.
Location
Aomori Museum of Art Special Exhibit Gallery
Admission
General 1,200 yen (1,000 yen)
University and High School Students 700 yen (600 yen)
Junior High and Elementary School Students 300 yen (200 yen)
Organizers
Ancient Roman Empire Relic Exhibit Executive Committee (Aomori Museum of Art, Aomori Broadcasting Corporation, The To-o Nippo Press Co., Ltd.)
Supports
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Culture Affairs Agency, Embassy of Italy, Aomori Prefecture Board of Education, Iwate Prefecture Board of Education, Akita Prefecture Board of Education, Aomori Prefecture Mayors Association, Aomori Prefecture Town and Village Assembly, NHK Aomori Station, Aomori FM Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Aomori Cable Television Co., Ltd.
Special Sponsor
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
Sponsor
Nissha Printing Co., Ltd.
Cooperation
Alitalia – Compagnia Aerea Italiana S.p.A.,Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.
Academic Cooperation
Somma Vesuviana Excavation Survey Team, the University of Tokyo
Image Cooperation
Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
Exhibition Cooperation
Technical Co., Ltd., Kon Wood Works Co., Ltd.
