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International Art Treasures Web Magazine October 2004 |
Autumn in Zürich
Monet, Meissen and International Art Fairs! Just a taste of the events and activities that are available for Zürich visitors! Any trip to this beautiful city has to include a stop at the Museum of Fine Arts, better know as the Kunsthaus. The Museum traces its history back to 1787. Members of the Künstlergesellschaft were required to donate one piece of artwork, either their own or one they had acquired and the collection grew. The Künstlergesellschaft, still in existence today, was formed by artists and art lovers. The current museum was opened in 1910 and has and is undergoing renovations expected to be completed in 2005. The Kunsthaus has the largest Edvard Munch collection outside of Norway. It is the home to two of Monet's Water Lily paintings and features such noted Swiss artists as Johann Heinrich Fuseli Ferdinand Hodler, Concrete artist Richard Paul Lohse, Pipilotti Rist and Peter Fischli / David Weiss. There is an extensive impressionist collection along with Baroque paintings and medieval sculptures. Monet's Garden: Oct 29 - Feb 27, 2005Beautifully kept gardens were appreciated by Monet who loved to paint in his beloved parkland, Giverny, which provided the inspiration for many of his nature themed works and series. Of all of Monet's series such as haystacks the most famous has to be his multiple renditions of water lilies. Seventy-five paintings will form Monet's Garden, including some from private Swiss collections, along with loans from European and American Museums. The collection spans the early impressionist years to the late Water Lily paintings, also known as The Grandes Décorations.
Art fans will have the opportunity to view the gardens that fascinated Monet: Giverny, Sèvres, Argenteuil, and the Vétheuil. estate through his paintings.
Some Like it White: Through March 27, 2005
Founded in 1984 the Johann Jacobs Museum collection includes painting, prints, silver and porcelain. The history of coffee is presented in a cultural context. Swiss National Museum
The National Museum of Switzerland is found in Zurich and has one of the largest collections devoted to cultural history in the country. The museum's permanent collection demonstrates the development of Switzerland from prehistoric to current events. The Stone Age pre-historic gallery displays ancient wheels that were found in excavations in Zurich. These wheels are some of the earliest ever discovered in the world. Take the time to visit the Hall of Arms, housing an extensive collection of armor, it is here that visitors will find Ferdinand Hodler's fresco Retreat of the Confederates at Marignano.
Art International 2004: October 14 - 17
Christkindlimarkt: November 26 - December 24
Zurich is the location of the largest Christmas Indoor Market in Europe! The fair will consist of 150 stalls and expects at least 300,000 visitors.
The CityZürich is the largest city in Switzerland and considered the economic center of the country. In 1315 it joined the Swiss Confederation. An excellent pair of walking shoes are a must to enjoy the many architectural and artistic delights available.
Puccini's Manon Lescaut will premiere at the Opera House on October 16th, 2004.
The Grossmüenster Church, with its twin towers, is considered the symbol of the city of Zurich. Lore holds that Charlemagne ordered this church to be built on the spot where Felix and Regula were buried after they were martyred. Zwingli and Bullinger famously launched their protest, the catalyst to the Swiss-German Reformation. All visitors must take the time to view the Romanesque crypt. The Grossmüenster has a choir window by Augusto Giacommeti, the abstract painter and cousin to Alberto Giacommeti, the Swiss Sculptor.
Monet, Porcelain, Contemporary Art, Christmas Markets just a taste of what
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