Reunited: Francescuccio Ghissi’s St. John Altarpiece
September 10, 2016 – March 5, 2017 East Building, Level B, Free For the first time in more than 100 years, the eight known panels—and one re-created missing panel—of a 14th-century Italian altarpiece depicting Jesus’s crucifixion and scenes in the life of St. John the Evangelist can been seen and appreciated as one magnificent work… Continue reading Reunited: Francescuccio Ghissi’s St. John Altarpiece
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS AT THE N.C. MUSEUM OF HISTORY
For February, we really do have something for everyone, and best of all? Most of the programs are FREE.
Ansel Adams: Masterworks
February 4–May 7, 2017 East Building, Joyce W. Pope Gallery In a career that spanned five decades, Ansel Adams (1902–84) became one of America’s most renowned photographers. This exhibition focuses on his “Museum Set,” a collection of 48 photographs carefully selected and printed by Adams. Adams designated these works late in his life as a… Continue reading Ansel Adams: Masterworks
Glory of Venice: Renaissance Paintings 1470–1520
March 4−June 18, 2017 East Building, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery Glory of Venice: Renaissance Paintings 1470–1520 features 50 paintings and a significant group of printed books and individual pages that illustrate a crucial period in the history of Venetian art and culture, widely regarded as one of the most exciting chapters in the history of Western… Continue reading Glory of Venice: Renaissance Paintings 1470–1520
RACE: Are We So Different?
What does the word “race” mean to you? This exhibition looks at race through the lens of science, history, and personal experiences to promote a better understanding of human variation.