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Mosaic, Augustan, 31 BCE–14 CE |
Oct. 2nd – Dec. 7th, 2014
University of Delaware
Old College Hall
Newark, Delaware 19716
Encompassing over 30 Greek, Roman, and Etruscan objects recuperated by the Art Recovery Team of Italy’s Guardia di Finanza, this exhibition highlights the Italian government’s ongoing efforts around the world to recover and repatriate works of art. With the ancient symposium as the theme for this exhibition, several works focus on the Greek god Dionysus (the Roman god Bacchus), god of vines, wine, and mystical delirium.
"Treasures and Tales" was made possible by a partnership with the International Council of Delaware and the Guardia di Finanza, a branch of the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance.
A LECTURE by Classics Professor Annette Giesecke and OPENING RECEPTION with remarks by Colonel Massimo Rossi, Chief in Command of the Art Recovery Team will be held on October 1, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
All University Museums exhibitions and events are Free Admission. RSVP: (302) 831-8037.
Treasures and Tales Programming
Wednesday, October 1, 4:30 p.m.
Perspective
“Party Time? What you didn’t know about Dionysus”
Annette Giesecke
Professor of Classics
Old College Gallery
Wednesday, October 1, 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Remarks by Colonel Massimo Rossi, Chief in Command, Art Recovery Team
Old College Gallery*
* RSVP: (302) 831-8037 or universitymuseums@udel.edu
Thursday, October 30, 12:30–1:15 p.m.
Perspective
“The Lives and After-Lives of Ancient Objects”
Lauren Petersen
Professor of Art History
Old College Gallery
Thursday, December 4, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
First Thursday Open House
Old College Gallery