Tag Archive for Melbourne Collections

Lectures | Revealing the Collections of Melbourne University

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Revealing the Collections This program of lectures will showcase some of the rich but little known collections of art and visual culture held at the University of Melbourne. In addition to one of the largest art collections in Victoria, the University houses collections in such diverse areas as classics and archaeology, international Indigenous cultural material, decorative arts, 20th century poster designs, decorative arts, public sculpture and artists’ archives. Come and listen to a series of lectures by art historians, educators and students, who give their insights into the history and significance…

Public Lecture | The Archbishop’s Piranesis: an unlikely collection for nineteenth-century Melbourne – Colin Holden

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The Archbishop’s Piranesis: an unlikely collection for nineteenth-century Melbourne? Dr Colin Holden The lecture focuses on the greatest single collection of art among the Baillieu Library’s Rare Books, which is a complete set of the works of Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-78) whose images of classical ruins and Roman baroque streetscapes distil much of the culture of the eighteenth-century Grand Tour, and are masterpieces of eighteenth-century printmaking. Besides their intrinsic aesthetic value, the provenance of this set has an interesting connection with the University — they were part of the library…

MAN Opinion – David R. Marshall: Thoughts on the NGV’s Latest Acquisition

Francesco FRANCIA, Virgin and Child with the young Saint John in a garden of roses (c. 1515) see full caption below.

Opinion – David R. Marshall Thoughts on the NGV’s Latest Acquisition It was announced last week that the National Gallery of Victoria has acquired a new work: a late, and very Raphaelesque work, by Francesco Francia and his sons, Virgin and Child with the young Saint John in a garden of roses (c. 1515). We hope to hear more about this on the MAN website in due course, but here it may be worth noting the shabby treatment of the announcement in the Sunday Age. Over a picture of the director…

Cultural Treasures Day at the University of Melbourne

Specie jar, English, c1880, glass, gold leaf, coloured transfer and paint. Gift of the Royal Australasian College of Pharmacists, Medical History Museum, University of Melbourne.

Cultural Treasures Day 2010 The University of Melbourne There are many exciting museums and collections at the University of Melbourne. Join us in this very special event where you will discover exhibitions, talks, demonstrations, displays, tours, and a musical performance. A whole day of entertainment, fascination and fun for grown-ups and families, all for free and just minutes from the city centre. Sunday 14 November 2010, 10am–4pm Email bookings: treasures-days@unimelb.edu.au Tel (03) 8344 3964 Collections Open (all open 10am – 4pm unless otherwise stated) Classics and Archaeology Gallery: Ancient coins:…

Volunteering opportunity at the Johnston Collection of Fine and Decorative Arts

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The Johnston Collection, Museum of Fine and Decorative Arts in East Melbourne is inviting applications from anyone interested in becoming a voluntary guide. Successful applicants will be required to take part in an intensive 12 session training programme to be held on 12 successive Mondays commencing 19 July 2010. For further information and an application form contact The Johnston Collection. Telephone: 9416 2515 email: wrjohnston@bigpond.com Website: http://www.johnstoncollection.org/