Manganis, George

Benaki Museum: Director's Choice

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ISBN 13:: 9781785513480
author:: Manganis, George
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 16.5 x 18.8 x 0.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Subjects & Themes,
Condition:: New
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The Benaki Museum Director's Choice by George Manganis is a unique collection of artworks and cultural treasures from around the world. Spanning multiple historical periods and artistic movements, this book showcases the diverse network of venues that make up the Benaki Museum, a pioneering cultural organisation in Europe. Founded by Antonis Benakis, a visionary collector and cosmopolitan Greek patriot, the museum has grown into one of the most innovative cultural institutions in Europe since its opening to the public in 1931. The museum's extensive collection includes artworks from ancient Greece to contemporary art movements, as well as exhibits on Islamic art, modernism in Greece, and more. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the Benaki Museum's diverse network of venues, highlighting the ways in which cultures from different historical periods come together to create a rich and dynamic cultural landscape.

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