October 24, 2011

GIACOMETTI ET LES ETRUSQUES

(practical information about this exhibition on Regetel website)
This exhibition is really attractive, I arrived there by 10:30am and half an hour later it was full!
It is well explained in French and English, one can learn lots about the Etruscan Civilization which is shown principally on the first floor. There are precious pieces, really beautiful, everything well organized to help the visitor to understand.

When going downstairs we find Giacometti works in parallel with some Etruscan statues and objects among which some really thin statues. In this ground we learn that the artist was interested by all types of art (African, byzantine, Egiptian…) and as used to draw on the art-books and catalogs about exhibitions happening everywhere…
It is really interesting but I think the link between the artist and the Etruscans is not as pregnant it is told. There isn’t much of light in the rooms but may be it is to take care about the works. But if you want to discover Etruscan Art go to this place it is great.
The Pinacothèque de Paris is a huge institution with a permanent collection to be seen. There are several exhibition at this moment to have more information visit the website

Anaïs
Regetel

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