What is it like to work with priceless art and artifacts from one of the best-known archeological sites on the planet? How do scientists, historians, anthropologists, archeologists, and art experts partner to uncover truths of an ancient civilization? Why do there continue to be so many amazing new discoveries from Pompeii?
Pompeii: The Immortal City is an exhibition curated by Giovanni Di Pasquale (deputy scientific director, Museo Galileo, Florence), with the collaboration of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The exhibition is developed and produced by Tempora in partnership with Civita, and is distributed by Exhibits Development Group. Click here to learn more.
“My main area of expertise is the study of scientific and technological knowledge in Antiquity and Middle Ages, focusing in particular on mechanics and technology, based on textual evidence, archaeological finds, and experimental archaeology (group work for 3D drawings, working model reconstructions). I have widely published on the interpretation of archeological finds related to instruments, devices, machines, ancient iconography of machines and instruments, the social impact of the new technical professions, the emergence of a science of machines as a fundamental chapter of mechanics, and the appearance of architects and engineers authors of manuals…
“In 2011, Umberto Eco invited me to write and supervise the science history chapters (Antiquity and Middle Ages) within his many volumes History of European Civilization. I have also participated in and directed interdisciplinary research projects on a wide range of aspects of scientific and technological knowledge in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, resulting in the production of materials for traveling international exhibitions in cooperation between the Galileo Museum and many other museums and research institutes in Italy, Europe and America.”
In AD 79, Pompeii was buried by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in just 24 hours. Lost for centuries, the site remained nearly untouched until 1748. Today, advanced scientific research continues to uncover the extraordinary achievements of Pompeii and the Roman world. Through a world-class multi-media experience, journey back in time with the AMA to Rome just before, during, and after the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Hear and feel the roar of the volcano erupting while you take in the wonder of original artworks and newly-discovered artifacts. In its new location in the Arlington Entertainment District, the Arlington Museum of Art will be the only place in Texas to see Pompeii: The Immortal City.
Articulate, a series of in-person talks by experts, is a collaborative programming series by the Arlington Museum of Art dedicated to nurturing life-long art lovers, building community through conversation, and inspiring the next generation of creatives.
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