"La Venere di Urbino: The Lineage of the Goddess of Beauty from Antiquity to the Renaissance" Exhibition

poster for "La Venere di Urbino: The Lineage of the Goddess of Beauty from Antiquity to the Renaissance" Exhibition

Closes in 5 days
At National Museum Of Western Art, Tokyo
Media: Painting

This exhibition displays various works on the theme of the goddess Venus, dating from antiquity through the Renaissance and early Baroque eras. The exhibition, with its selection of approximately 70 paintings, sculptures, and decorative art works, reveals how the myth of Venus stimulated and inspired the artists of antiquity. It will also consider ways in which Venus iconography was revived and developed during the Renaissance resurrection of classical culture. Thanks to the generous cooperation of the Florence Museums Association, we have been able to include the Venere di Urbino, a masterpiece by the major Venetian painter Titian, from the Uffizi Gallery. Images of Venus from other districts of Italy will also be displayed in this exhibition.

[Image: Titian “Venus of Urbino” (1538) Oil on canvas, 119 × 165ccm Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence Photo: Antonio Quattrone]

Schedule

From 2008-03-04 To 2008-05-18
Closed on Mondays except April 28th and May 5th. Closed May 7th (Wed).

Artist(s)

Titian et al.

Website

http://www.venus2008.jp/ (Japanese)

Fee

Adults ¥1400, University Students ¥1100, High School Students ¥650

Venue Hours

From 9:30 To 17:30
friday closing at 20:00
Closed on Mondays
Note:open until 17:00 during wintertime

Maps

Yahoo (Japanese)
Mobile Map (Japanese)

Access

1 minute walk from the Koen Exit at JR Ueno Station

Address

7-7, Ueno-Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
Phone: 03-3828-5131 Fax: 03-3828-5135

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Hana Ikehata tablog review

hiraking: (2008-04-20 at 21:04)

4月19日の講演会の覚え書きと勝手な感想
http://blog.hiraki.jp/archives/2008/04/19-162455.php

zazix: (2008-05-06 at 18:05)

初心者の私ですが、わかりやすく楽しめた展覧会でした。
tp://ameblo.jp/zazix/entry-10094375396.html

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"La Venere di Urbino: The Lineage of the Goddess of Beauty from Antiquity to the Renaissance" Exhibition</a>
Venue: National Museum Of Western Art, Tokyo
Schedule: From 2008-03-04 To 2008-05-18
Closed on Mondays except April 28th and May 5th. Closed May 7th (Wed).
Address: 7-7, Ueno-Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
Phone: 03-3828-5131 Fax: 03-3828-5135

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