The Greeks of Egypt Exhibition of archeological treasures, relics and photographs that register the ageless presence of the Greek Nation in Egypt from the mythical times up to the 20th century. Organization: Publication:
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Ceremony and Faith: Byzantine Art and the Divine Liturgy This exhibition of precious examples of Christian art sheds light on the religious beliefs and ceremonial practices which characterise Greek society. Organization: Publication:
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Voula Papaioannou: images of despair and hope, Greece 1940-1960 Photographs of the years 1940-1960 in Greece, taken by V. Papaioannou, documenting the consequences of the Second World War. Organization: Publication:
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25th of March, 1821 Documents of the secret society "Philiki Hetereia" and of the fighters of 1821, signal books of ships as well as the manuscript of the first composition of the National Hymne, composed by N. Mantzaros, were presented at the establishements of the school "Ellinogermaniki Agogi" during the celebration of the national anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821. Organization:
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Athens-Munich, Art and Culture in new Greece Exhibition of historical archives, architectural plans and sketches, sculpture, paintings, costumes and photographs dating back to the time when the Greek nation was in the process of reestablishing itself. Audiovisual system also available. Organization: Sponsored by: Publication:
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A Museum is born Exhibition with fine art objects related to the history and industry of Ermoupolis of Syros. Organization:
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Traditional costumes and jewellery An exhibition with traditional Greek costumes and jewellery, presented in the context of the 2nd Festival of Greek Traditional Dances. Organization:
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L' Art Copte en Egypt, 2000 ans de christianisme More than 450 rare coptic art objects -many of which displayed for the first time in Europe- are on show in this exhibition, which presents the influence of the Copts on Egypt's monumental civilisation. Organization: Publication:
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Me escribera una carta Photographs from the letters of those imprisoned or executed during the Second World War. This exhibition looks into the value of written forms of communication in today's society and in particular under conditions of confinement and deprivation of freedom. Organization: Publication:
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TRANSPHOTOMETAFORES: Trajectories and Intersections The exhibition TRANSPHOTOMETAFORES has been designed to offer a concise review of the various ways in which contemporary Greek photographers have approached the theme of transport. It is presented in the context of the International Conference "Basic Issues on Transport Beyond 2000", which is organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Transport Organization: Publication:
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Earthly beauty, heavely art. Art of the Islam This exhibition of important works of Islamic art, which was organised into thematic categories, was aimed at revealing the basic characteristics of Islamic culture. The exhibition was accompanied by a series of electronic information kiosks which allowed the visitors to view, among other things, examples of Islamic architecture. Organization: Sponsored by: Publication:
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Ceremony and Faith: Byzantine Art and the Divine Liturgy This exhibition of precious examples of Christian art sheds light on the religious beliefs and ceremonial practices which characterise Greek society. Organization: Publication:
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Memories of the Arab Empire This exhibition presents a variety of art objects of Islamic art during the period of the Arab Chalifates in Spain and other mediterranean countries Organization:
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Anno Domini: Jesus through the Centuries The purpose of this exhibition is to depict the life and teaching of Jesus through paintings, sculptures, textiles and manuscripts from a wide range of cultures and periods . The exhibition will be accompanied by a working discography of psalms and hymns, films with many compelling images of Jesus, an educational Cd-Rom and an electronic version of the exhibition itself. Organization: Publication:
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A Mystery Great and Strange The exhibition intends to present the figure of Christ in Byzantine and Postbyzantine art. It will comprise different categories of art objects form Greek and foreign lenting Institutions. Organization: Publication:
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