Exhibition
The Colors of the Ancient: Santarelli Marbles at the Capitoline Museums
Learn about the use of colored marble, from its origins to the twentieth century, through a fine selection of pieces from the Santarelli Foundation. In the first room, there are 82 polychrome fragments, a head of Dionysus mounted on a female bust, and much more. A documentary, curated by Adriano Aymonino and Silvia Davoli, is also projected, tracing the history of these materials as a part...
Learn about the use of colored marble, from its origins to the twentieth century, through a fine selection of pieces from the Santarelli Foundation. In the first room, there are 82 polychrome fragments, a head of Dionysus mounted on a female bust, and much more. A documentary, curated by Adriano Aymonino and Silvia Davoli, is also projected, tracing the history of these materials as a part of the expansion policy of the Roman empire.
About
Capitoline Museums
Consisting of four grand and historic palazzos, this complex of museums was designed by Michelangelo. Its large collection is devoted largely to the history of Rome itself, and it features many many artifacts that date back to antiquity.
It's also considered to be the world's original museum. Pope Clementine XII opened it up to the Roman public in 1734.
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