Sunday, March 9, 2014

Museum Challenge: Week 3 Greek and Roman Galleries and Country Swing Concert

This week we tried to tackle the Greek and Roman wing of the Met. We only got through the Greek side of the gallery (so. many. things. to. see.), but what we did see was beautiful. We mostly saw terracotta pottery, but what was fascinating was the level of detail that was painted onto many of the objects.

Aspect of the gallery

Intricate pattern

Wonderful detailed painting

How did they manage to do his curls!?

Stunning features

As part of the guitar exhibit, currently on display in the musical instrument's department, every month or so they are inviting professional guitarists to come play in the galleries on Friday evenings. Last Friday was the second busking event and Ernie Sites and Friends were playing country swing. Engelhard court was the perfect venue because, not only could everyone hear and see, but the space was large enough to allow swing dancing. It was probably the first time in months that Allen and I actually had the chance to cut a rug to a live band... and it was fabulous.

Ernie Sites and Friends

Tim the technician, looking the part, dancing with Marian.

Knocking more galleries off the list


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