"Gods and Heroes, The Ancient Lives of the Greeks, Romans & Etruscans "
2000-07-08 until 2000-09-03
Art Gallery of South Australia
Adelaide, SA, AU

Gods and heroes, myths and legends: for the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Etruscans, life and art was utterly intertwined. The finest and most beautiful sculpture, mosaics, glass, jewellery and ceramic objects from the cradle of civilisation create one of the most breathtaking exhibitions to visit Adelaide – and in perfect time to celebrate the Olympic Games.

The exhibition tour in Australia has been organised by the Western Australian Museum and is from the National Museum of Antiquities at Leiden, The Netherlands and is accompanied by a fully illustrated all colour catalogue (see below for details). The National Museum of Antiquities has one of the finest collections of antiquities anywhere and after the outstanding success of Life and Death under the Pharaohs, also from Leiden, the Gallery is delighted to present this spectacular and beautiful exhibition.

IMAGE:
Apollo, Roman, Imperial period,
27 BC-395 AD
marble, 112.0 x 50.0
From the Collection of the
National Museum of Antiquities
in Leiden, The Netherlands

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