Oct 3rd 2019

The Art Institute’s collection houses one of the very few bronzes to have survived from antiquity—a monumental bronze statue of the god Dionysos on long-term loan to the museum. While its arresting beauty and imposing scale are immediately apparent, equally fascinating aspects of the sculpture are hidden away. Join conservator Rachel Sabino for a discussion of the recent technical studies on this important object, revealing new information about its dramatic history, ancient casting methods, and previous restorations.

Fullerton Hall
Free with museum admission
Registration required

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Image: Hellenistic or Roman; Eastern Mediterranean. Statue of Young Dionysos, 100 BC/AD 100. Anonymous loan.

 

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