How The Met reconstructs the ancient worlds of Greece, Etruria, and Rome
In short: Step inside the newly reinstalled Greek and Roman galleries at The Met. This video explores how a vast collection of 5,300 objects is organized to tell the story of the Roman Empire, from the Late Republican period to the era of Constantine.
The Met's expanded wing spans over 30,000 square feet, housing a massive collection that includes unrivaled Roman wall paintings. The installation uses the skylit Leon Levy and Shelby White Court to connect various themes, ranging from the art of Magna Graecia to the Etruscan world.
A highlight of the reconstruction is the presentation of the Late Hellenistic and Early Imperial periods. Highlights feature the restored Boscoreale villa Cubiculum and the Boscotrecase Black Bedroom, providing insight into ancient household living.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Curatorial Perspective from Carlos A. Picón, Curator in Charge, Greek and Roman Art
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/ideas-curatorial-perspective-from-carlos-a-pic-n-curator-in-charge.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
