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Artes Etrvriae Renascvntvr: Sir William Hamilton, Josiah Wedgwood, and the Dream of Etruria  
Description: Explore the English passion for Greek, Etruscan and Roman culture during the late 18th century by comparing actual Greek red-figure pottery with Josiah Wedgwood's "copies" and Sir William Hamilton's "reproductions".
Date: August 26, 2007 – January 13, 2008
Full Description:
 Josiah Wedgwood was caught up in the passion for Greek, Etruscan, and Roman culture that swept England during the later 18th century. Together with Sir William Hamilton, who formed a large collection of ancient Greek vases, and through his promotion in pottery shapes and designs, he was partly responsible for the British fascination with Italy. The exhibition will explore the reception of classical Greek and Roman culture in the 18th century using Wedgwood's Etruscan ware as a case study, compare actual Greek red-figure pottery with Wedgwood's "copies," and highlight Sir William Hamilton's collection, as reproduced in the Hamilton folios, as both source and inspiration for Wedgwood.
Phone Number: 205.254.2565
Other Event Features: Kid-Friendly; Handicap Accessible; Culture Card Accepted
Location: Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 8th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Geographic Area: Birmingham Metro
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event Website: http://www.artsbma.org
Price: Free

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