Event: 24/11/2012 - 28/04/2013
2000 years of treasures
Alexander the Great, one of the most famous figures in history and
legend, is visiting Sydney for the first time. This huge exhibition is
coming to the Australian Museum from The State Hermitage Museum in St
Petersburg, Russia. It is the largest collection of its kind ever to
visit Australia and it will only be in Sydney for a limited time.
The exhibition contains over 400 pieces relating to Alexander that span a period of 2500 years. It will include articles from Alexander's early years and his educational influences. Also fascinating to see will be the best of Alexander's spoils of war and artistic interpretations from different periods throughout history of the myth that is Alexander the Great.
Alexander was born the son of the Macedonian King Philip, in 356BC. He came to the throne at age 20 and spent the next 11 years of his life conquering large parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. By the age of 32 Alexander the Great had created one of the largest empires in history. As he conquered Alexander founded new cities, mostly called 'Alexandria', and introduced Greek culture and prosperity. Alexander traced his ancestry to Greek Gods Zeus and Heracles and through his conquests he sought to elevate himself to the level of a god.
The myth of Alexander has grown throughout history to be even
greater than the man. People from the Romans to Christians of the Middle
Ages to French kings of the Renaissance drew inspiration from Alexander
and likened themselves to him.
The exhibition is divided into 6 parts; the myth of Alexander, Alexander's background, his Eastern campaign, the Hellenistic cultural legacy created by Alexander's empire, ongoing Hellenistic influence and reinventing Alexander. This broad range will give anyone attending the exhibition a wonderful insight into the life and ongoing influence of a man whose achievements earned him the title of 'the Great'.
Key pieces on display as part of this exhibition include the Gonzaga cameo and the polished black basalt statue of Cleopatra VII.
Alexander the Great is one exhibition that should be added to everyone's calendars.
The exhibition contains over 400 pieces relating to Alexander that span a period of 2500 years. It will include articles from Alexander's early years and his educational influences. Also fascinating to see will be the best of Alexander's spoils of war and artistic interpretations from different periods throughout history of the myth that is Alexander the Great.
Alexander was born the son of the Macedonian King Philip, in 356BC. He came to the throne at age 20 and spent the next 11 years of his life conquering large parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. By the age of 32 Alexander the Great had created one of the largest empires in history. As he conquered Alexander founded new cities, mostly called 'Alexandria', and introduced Greek culture and prosperity. Alexander traced his ancestry to Greek Gods Zeus and Heracles and through his conquests he sought to elevate himself to the level of a god.
The exhibition is divided into 6 parts; the myth of Alexander, Alexander's background, his Eastern campaign, the Hellenistic cultural legacy created by Alexander's empire, ongoing Hellenistic influence and reinventing Alexander. This broad range will give anyone attending the exhibition a wonderful insight into the life and ongoing influence of a man whose achievements earned him the title of 'the Great'.
Key pieces on display as part of this exhibition include the Gonzaga cameo and the polished black basalt statue of Cleopatra VII.
Alexander the Great is one exhibition that should be added to everyone's calendars.
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Why? For an insight into the life and ongoing influence of a man whose achievements earned him the title of ‘the Great’
When: 24 November 2012 - 28 April 2013
Phone: (02) 9320 6000
Website: www.alexandersydney.com.au
Where: The Australian Museum
Cost: Adults $24, children $12, family $60, concession $18
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